Making Sense with Sam Harris The "After On" Interview
Oct 6, 2017
This podcast features an interview with Sam Harris and Rob Reid where they discuss publishing, psychedelics, terrorism, meditation, free speech, and the dangers of superintelligent AI. They also touch on topics like the reach of podcasts vs books, misconceptions surrounding Islamophobia, the flaws in lie detector technology, and the spread of extreme ideas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Engaging in Hard Conversations about Important Questions
02:34 • 2min
Comparing the Reach and Success of Podcasts vs Books
04:37 • 4min
Misconceptions and Viral Clips
08:36 • 20min
Exploring Overlapping Topics and Life Trajectory
28:53 • 2min
Religion and the Absence of Allegories
31:01 • 20min
Returning to School for Neuroscience
50:54 • 11min
Flaws in Lie Detector Technology
01:01:26 • 26min
The Spread of Extreme Ideas and Vulnerable Individuals
01:27:01 • 17min
The Economic Incentives and Dangers of Superintelligent AI
01:43:32 • 5min