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#181 — The Illusory Self

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Meditation, Free Will, and the Illusion of Self

This chapter explores the skepticism surrounding meditation, particularly its association with Buddhism, while highlighting the speaker's personal insights into the nature of the mind and free will. It argues that through meditation, the illusion of a fixed self can be examined, revealing deeper truths about consciousness and the deterministic universe. The speaker also discusses the challenges of conveying these profound insights to those who may have reservations about meditation and its implications.

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