"I'm not a pacifist I think pacifism when you actually get to the bottom of it is a it's actually an obscenely immoral view and dogmatic commitment" "It would also be ethical to lie to Nazis before you start killing them so lying is all the domain of thinking good thoughts in the end mindfulness ultimately is a matter of breaking this spell" 'There's no implication for one's sense of well-being presented by the next arising thought there's just there's no problem'
According to neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, rationality is the key to safeguarding everything we cherish, and its only true enemy is dogmatic inflexibility. Harris speaks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the views that have made Harris famous, teasing out the often mind-blowing subtleties of his religious and cultural critiques. They discuss what Harris has learned as a podcaster and author, and how ecstasy launched his spiritual journey. Finally, they move on to the power of meditation, exploring the way it can lead to self-transcendence and real connection with others.