
#61 Sam Harris - Can Science Determine Moral Values?
Within Reason
Meditation Meets Skepticism
This chapter explores the challenges of introducing meditation to prominent atheists, highlighting the skepticism surrounding its practices. The conversation shifts to the emotional experiences associated with MDMA and their implications, emphasizing the potential for meditation to induce similar transformative states. Additionally, the discussion touches on the subjective nature of consciousness and personal experiences, particularly in relation to music appreciation and the influence of historical figures like Christopher Hitchens.
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