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Reasonable Faith Podcast
Sam Harris and A Crises of Meaning
Feb 19, 2024
Popular atheist spokesperson Sam Harris discusses the crises of meaning in affluent societies, highlighting issues like loneliness, addiction, and extreme partisanship. He explores existential dissatisfaction, desire, and the benefits of meditation for achieving selflessness. Harris reflects on potential chaos and uncertainty in the coming year, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sanity, wisdom, love, compassion, and gratitude.
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- Objective meaning requires more than personal fulfillment.
- Crisis of meaning manifested in societal issues like loneliness and addiction.
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Subjective vs Objective Meaning in Life
The podcast explores the distinction between subjective and objective meaning in life. The speaker argues that while following a noble cause or finding subjective fulfillment can provide a sense of meaning, it does not establish objective meaning, purpose, or value in life.
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