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Sam Harris: This week is the fourth anniversary over at Waking Up. He talks about why he decided to put so much attention on the app in the first place. In order to access full episodes of the Making Sense Podcast, you'll need to subscribe at samhares.org. We don't run ads on the podcast; therefore it's made possible entirely through the support of our subscribers.

Sam Harris speaks with BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger about preparing for death. They discuss the difference between palliative care and hospice, the tension between getting the most out of life and not clinging to experience, planning for death while still healthy, the importance of an advance directive, navigating the healthcare system, pain control at the end of life, assisted suicide, psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety, and other topics.

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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.