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

Jan 2, 2023
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  • Meditation allows for a profound shift in how one engages with the world and oneself.
  • The mind-body problem and free will are explored, leading to an understanding of the non-duality of subject and object.

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The Illusion of Self: Meditation and Consciousness

Meditation allows one to view consciousness itself and understand the process of consciousness. The main value of meditation is not just changing conscious experience, but recognizing the illusion of the self. It allows for a profound shift in how one engages with the world and oneself. Meditation is a potent portal to access novel ways of thinking and being. The mind-body problem and free will are explored, leading to an understanding of the non-duality of subject and object. Perception and time perception are discussed, highlighting the elastic nature of conscious experience. Practical tools and practices for meditation are shared, including the use of the Waking Up app. Psychedelics and their effects on consciousness are also explored. The importance of recognizing the illusory nature of the self and experiencing the unity of experience is emphasized.

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