The Joe Rogan Experience #804 - Sam Harris
Jun 1, 2016
Sam Harris, a renowned neuroscientist and author, dives into fascinating discussions about consciousness and ethics. He shares his journey to vegetarianism, raising backyard chickens, and critiques of factory farming. The conversation also covers the complexities of AI development, the ethical implications of lab-grown meat, and the potential risks of superintelligent systems. Harris expresses concerns about pandemics and antibiotic resistance while emphasizing the moral weight of suffering across different life forms. Their engaging dialogue offers deep insights into modern dilemmas.
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Supplement Smart On Plant-Based Diets
- Supplement essential nutrients when adopting a vegetarian/vegan diet, especially B12 and vitamin D.
- Monitor fatty acid intake and eat avocados, coconut oil, nuts, or supplement to maintain hormone and brain health.
Free-Range Chickens At Home
- Sam Harris describes raising free-range chickens that roam his yard and return to the coop voluntarily.
- He calls their eggs 'pretty much karma free' because the birds are not confined or cruelly treated.
Tech Costs Collapse Over Time
- Technological costs fall dramatically over time, enabling formerly impossible projects like cultured meat.
- Rapid compounding improvements mean today's impractical prototypes can become affordable within years.
