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Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Breaking the Spell of Negative Thoughts

The speaker reflects on periods of deep immersion in negative states of mind such as loss, disappointment, and loneliness. They elaborate on how the feeling of misery often arises from being completely identified with negative thoughts, with no perspective on them. The speaker mentions that meditation can break this spell by providing a new perspective and helping individuals detach from their negative thoughts.

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