Making Sense with Sam Harris Absolutely Mental Season Two
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Sep 24, 2021 Engaging conversations between the co-hosts highlight unique recording formats and invite listeners to enjoy the series further. They share humorous anecdotes on anesthesia, comparing traditional methods to contemporary options. A deep dive into consciousness explores REM sleep, paralysis, and the quirks of hypnosis. The discussion delves into hypnotizability and how it can suppress pain, challenging the scientific legitimacy of hypnosis. Ultimately, they unveil how belief shapes our sensory experiences, especially in terms of pain perception.
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Anesthesia Experiences
- Sam Harris recently had an anesthetic experience, which is rare for him.
- Ricky Gervais hasn't had a general anesthetic since he was ten, for a tooth extraction.
General vs. Lighter Anesthesia
- General anesthesia renders patients unconscious and unable to breathe on their own.
- Lighter anesthesia exists, but Gervais hasn't experienced general anesthesia.
Propofol Experience
- Sam Harris had a colonoscopy and was given propofol.
- This is the same drug Michael Jackson used, which led to his death.