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SAM HARRIS: the illusion of consciousness and free will

Lives Well Lived

CHAPTER

Transformative Journeys: Consciousness and Meditation

This chapter explores a transformative experience with MDMA that leads to profound insights into love and consciousness, prompting a quest for deeper understanding through meditation. The speaker contrasts the fleeting insights from psychedelics with the lasting impacts of meditation, sharing personal journeys through Nepal and India. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the nature of consciousness, the illusion of the self, and the importance of empathy and awareness in shaping emotional well-being.

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