Sounds True: Insights at the Edge Sam Harris, PhD: Cutting Through to Consciousness Without a Center
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Jul 2, 2024 
Sam Harris, a renowned philosopher and meditation practitioner, discusses consciousness, morality, AI, tantra, and mindfulness. Topics include the illusion of self, non-duality, psychic phenomena, and the superpower of noticing. Harris shares insights on the path to enlightenment and the impact of spiritual realization on ethics and happiness.
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Waking Up From the Illusion of Self
- Waking up involves recognizing that the sense of self, the "I" in the middle of experience, is an illusion.
- This illusion of self is the root of psychological suffering.
Waking Up To Consciousness/Awareness
- Waking up is discovering consciousness or awareness untouched by passing contents.
- This awareness is the ground of being, not defined by personal experiences.
Individuality within Consciousness
- Our unique experiences and perspectives arise from our physical bodies and our interaction with the world, creating personal contents of consciousness.
- The underlying consciousness itself may be impersonal, while the specific contents make it personal.