#326 – Annaka Harris: Free Will, Consciousness, and the Nature of Reality
Lex Fridman Podcast
Sense of Self and Suffering
- The sense of self is at the core of human suffering, creating a feeling of separation from nature and others.
- This separation contributes to depression, anxiety, and addiction.
- Quieting the default mode network, through meditation or psychedelics, can lead to a loss of self and a positive feeling of connection.
- This interconnectedness fosters a sense of belonging to something larger, which is intrinsically positive for humans.
- Feeling part of something larger is a common theme in spiritual and positive psychological experiences.
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