#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
Oct 5, 2022
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Annaka Harris, author of "Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind," explores the mysteries of consciousness and the nature of reality. She delves into whether free will is an illusion and discusses the intriguing behavior of pea tendrils, which may challenge our views on consciousness in non-human organisms. Harris also reflects on the complex relationship between memory, self-identity, and mental health, emphasizing the transformative effects of meditation and the interconnectedness of all consciousness.
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(00:00) – Introduction
(07:20) – Free will
(1:00:37) – Consciousness
(1:31:09) – Depression
(1:44:26) – Psychedelics
(1:52:25) – Meditation
(1:56:49) – Ideas
(2:20:35) – AI sentience
(2:37:56) – Suffering
(2:40:53) – Meaning of life
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