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Dr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind

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Jan 2, 2023
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Sam Harris
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sam Harris, a prominent neuroscientist and bestselling author, sheds light on meditation's profound impacts on consciousness and self-perception. He discusses various meditation techniques that can combat distractions and enhance inner clarity. Sam reveals the parallels between the effects of long-term meditation and psychedelics, emphasizing transformative journeys toward understanding the self. He also shares insights on stepping back from social media, highlighting how it can disrupt mental health, offering a refreshing perspective on mindfulness in the digital age.
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INSIGHT

The Illusory Self

  • The self is a multifaceted concept, with some aspects being genuine and others illusory.
  • The illusory self is the feeling of a separate subject within, distinct from experience itself.
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Deconstructing the Illusion

  • People often feel like passengers inside their bodies, separate from their experiences.
  • Meditation aims to deconstruct this illusion by encouraging a first-person investigation of the self.
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Consciousness vs. Content

  • Consciousness is awareness itself, while its contents are the specific sensations, thoughts, and feelings.
  • The true purpose of meditation is to understand consciousness itself, not just alter its contents.
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