Cover image of The Best of Making Sense with Sam Harris

The Best of Making Sense with Sam Harris

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philos... Read more

Podcast cover

#96 — The Nature of Consciousness

#96 — The Nature of Consciousness

Sam Harris speaks with Thomas Metzinger about the scientific and experiential understanding of consciousness. They also ... Read more

7 Aug 2023

40mins

Podcast cover

#143 — The Keys to the Mind

#143 — The Keys to the Mind

Sam Harris speaks with Derren Brown about his work as a “psychological illusionist.” They discuss the power of hypnosis,... Read more

31 Jul 2023

39mins

Similar Podcasts

Podcast cover

#254 — The Mating Strategies of Earthlings

#254 — The Mating Strategies of Earthlings

Sam Harris speaks with David Buss about the differential mating strategies of men and women. They discuss the controvers... Read more

24 Jul 2023

39mins

Podcast cover

#126 — In Defense of Honor

#126 — In Defense of Honor

Sam Harris speaks with Tamler Sommers about cultures of honor. They discuss the difference between honor and dignity, “j... Read more

17 Jul 2023

46mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Podcast cover

#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy

#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy

Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Markovits about the problems with meritocracy. They discuss the nature of inequality in th... Read more

10 Jul 2023

44mins

Podcast cover

#238 — How to Build a Universe

#238 — How to Build a Universe

Sam Harris speaks with Frank Wilczek about the fundamental nature of reality. They discuss the difference between scienc... Read more

3 Jul 2023

36mins

Podcast cover

#226 — The Price of Distraction

#226 — The Price of Distraction

Sam Harris speaks with Adam Gazzaley about the way our technology is changing us. They discuss our limited ability to pr... Read more

26 Jun 2023

36mins

Podcast cover

#219 — The Power of Compassion

#219 — The Power of Compassion

Sam Harris speaks with James R. Doty about his memoir Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Myster... Read more

19 Jun 2023

36mins

Podcast cover

#137 — Safe Space

#137 — Safe Space

Sam Harris speaks with Jonathan Haidt about his book The Coddling of the American Mind. They discuss the hostility to f... Read more

12 Jun 2023

39mins

Podcast cover

#127 — Freedom From the Known

#127 — Freedom From the Known

Sam Harris speaks with Michael Pollan about his book How to Change Your Mind. They cover the resurgence of interest in ... Read more

5 Jun 2023

44mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”