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#61 Sam Harris - Can Science Determine Moral Values?

Within Reason

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Exploring Consciousness and Selflessness

This chapter delves into the profound nature of consciousness and the intricacies of self-perception, particularly through the lens of non-duality and selflessness. It highlights how ordinary experiences, like hearing, can unravel the perceived divide between self and experience, offering insight into the impersonal nature of awareness. The dialogue encourages recognizing the illusory nature of a constrained self, suggesting that true freedom and tranquility arise when the notion of a central self dissolves.

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