I say it's the golden age of curious people, for curious people. I take long walks and I'm listening to audio books and podcasts. It's fantastic. I get two hours of walking and two hours of listening to your favorite information. And that really is a matter of audio over video. Once we have perfectly self-driving cars, maybe video will supersede audio there.
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.