

Annaka Harris
Author, editor, and speaker focused on neuroscience and consciousness. She explores the nature of consciousness and its implications for our understanding of reality.
Top 10 podcasts with Annaka Harris
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Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 8min
#927 - Annaka Harris - Unpacking The Mystery Of Consciousness
In a captivating discussion, Annaka Harris, an author and expert on neuroscience and consciousness, dives deep into the mysteries of awareness. She shares unsettling ideas that haunt her about the nature of consciousness and whether love is merely a 3D construct. The conversation questions if consciousness could just be a brain malfunction, or if AI could be genuinely conscious. Harris also explores the intriguing concept of philosophical zombies and the potential for shared memories, challenging our views and understanding of existence.

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Mar 25, 2025 • 2h 21min
#404 — What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?
In a fascinating discussion, Annaka Harris, creator of the audio documentary series Lights On, delves into the mysteries of consciousness and its potential foundational role in the universe. Sam and Annaka explore the hard problem of consciousness and what split-brain patients reveal about our perception. They challenge common notions of space and causality, contemplating consciousness as integral to reality. The conversation intertwines scientific insights and meditative practices, inviting listeners to rethink their understanding of existence.

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Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 43min
Annaka Harris On Why Consciousness Just Might Be Fundamental To Reality
Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author and creator of the audio documentary series 'Lights On,' dives deep into the enigma of consciousness. She discusses whether consciousness is fundamental to the universe or merely an emergent property. The conversation highlights transformative experiences, including a psychedelic journey that dissolved her sense of self. Annaka explores the intricacies of perception, the relationship between consciousness and AI, and how altered states can lead to profound insights, inviting a reevaluation of existence itself.

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Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 13min
A Radical Question To Put Your Problems Into Perspective | Annaka Harris
Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author and producer, delves into the fascinating realm of consciousness. She discusses the idea of consciousness potentially being a fundamental aspect of the universe, even existing in simple objects. The conversation also highlights meditation techniques that can reshape our perception of self and reality, providing relief from suffering. Furthermore, Annaka explores the interconnectedness of identity and existence, urging listeners to challenge their intuitions and broaden their perspectives.

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Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 10min
311 | Annaka Harris on Whether Consciousness is Fundamental
Annaka Harris, author of 'Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind,' dives into the profound intricacies of consciousness. She explores whether consciousness is a product of brain activity or a fundamental aspect of reality. The conversation touches on split-brain research, the relationship between memory and self, and even questions the potential for AI consciousness. Harris advocates for open dialogue in understanding these complex ideas, bridging neuroscience and philosophy to illuminate the mysteries of the mind.

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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 43min
E142 - Merging Science & Ancient Wisdom “We're All One Consciousness” (Compilation)
In this thought-provoking discussion, Donald Hoffman, a cognitive science professor, delves into the truth of reality and the illusion of separation. Spiritual teacher Rupert Spira introduces love as the foundation of existence, while physicist Federico Faggin argues that computers cannot be conscious. Neuroscientist Sam Harris grapples with our sense of self, and Joe Dispenza discusses collective healing through mindfulness. Together, these voices explore interconnectedness and transcending individual identity to foster deeper awareness.

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Mar 25, 2025 • 2h 21min
#404 - What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?
In this engaging conversation, Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author and producer of the audio documentary series "Lights On," delves into the mysteries of consciousness and its potential fundamental role in the universe. She and Sam discuss the hard problem of consciousness, exploring what split-brain patients reveal about our awareness. They also examine how modern physics challenges our understanding of space and time, suggesting these concepts might be emergent rather than fundamental. The dialogue encourages listeners to reimagine reality itself.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 2h 24min
E104 - Annaka Harris: Reality Is Stranger Than You Think, Consciousness, Perception, Free Will, AI & Love
Annaka Harris, expert in consciousness and perception, delves into the illusion of the self, plant consciousness, and the idea of consciousness as a fundamental feature of the universe. Discussions include the challenges of discerning consciousness, the role of intuition in decision-making, and the use of meditation to transcend the self.

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Mar 10, 2025 • 52min
482 | Lights On
Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness teacher, joins the discussion on consciousness and awareness. She explores how detachment enhances mindfulness and what distracts us from the present moment. The conversation also delves into redefining productivity and the significance of embracing uncertainty. Annaka encourages listeners to practice self-compassion, especially when facing emotional challenges, and emphasizes the transformative power of admitting 'I don’t know' in our journeys of personal growth.

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Mar 25, 2025 • 2h 21min
#404 - What If Consciousness Is Fundamental?
In this intriguing discussion, Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author and producer of 'Lights On', explores the profound mysteries of consciousness. She delves into the 'hard problem' of consciousness and its possible fundamental nature. Annaka shares insights on split-brain patients and their implications for our understanding of self. The conversation evolves into the complexities of space and time, drawing connections between quantum theory and meditative insights, suggesting that our basic perceptions of reality may be deeply flawed.