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#197 — A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan
Making Sense with Sam Harris
04/12/20 • 30 min
Sam Harris speaks with Caitlin Flanagan. They discuss the different sorts of experiences people are having during the Covid-19 pandemic, what it has exposed about our education system, the 2020 election and the many problems with Joe Biden, why the press has been slow to cover Biden’s #MeToo allegation, the perceived double standards in the press and within feminism, and other topics.
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#196 — The Science of Happiness
Making Sense with Sam Harris
04/10/20 • 59 min
Sam Harris speaks with Laurie Santos about the scientific study of happiness. They discuss people’s expectations about happiness, the experiencing self vs the remembered self, framing effects, the importance of social connections, the effect of focusing on the happiness of others, introversion and extroversion, the influence of technology on social life, our relationship to time, the connection between happiness and ethics, hedonic adaptation, the power of mindfulness, resilience, the often illusory significance of reaching goals, and other topics.
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9 Listeners
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#351 — 5 Myths about Israel and the War in Gaza
Making Sense with Sam Harris
01/30/24 • 42 min
A transcript of this podcast is available on Sam’s blog.
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8 Listeners
#348 — The Politics of Antisemitism
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01/05/24 • 40 min
Sam Harris speaks with Rabbi David Wolpe about the global response to the atrocities of October 7th, 2023. They discuss the difference between Israeli and diaspora Jews, the history and logic of antisemitism, the role of conspiracy theories, Great Replacement Theory, reasons for Jewish success, right-wing antisemitism, left-wing antisemitism, the response of Harvard to October 7th, the college presidents’ testimony before Congress, the future of DEI and civil discourse, the BDS movement, antisemitism vs anti-Zionism, Jewish acceptance at Ivy League universities, the antisemitism endemic to Islam, foreign funding of US universities, and other topics.
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6 Listeners
#230 — An Insurrection of Lies
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01/11/21 • 41 min
Sam Harris discusses two dangerous misconceptions about the siege of the Capitol.
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6 Listeners
#340 — The Bright Line Between Good and Evil
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11/07/23 • 59 min
Sam Harris speaks about the ongoing war in Gaza, the global rise of antisemitism, and the enduring problem of jihadism.
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6 Listeners
#241 — Final Thoughts on Free Will
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03/12/21 • 43 min
Sam Harris presents his full argument on the illusoriness of free will—and explores its ethical and psychological implications.
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6 Listeners
#366 — Urban Warfare 2.0
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05/07/24 • 99 min
Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. They discuss the nature of the Hamas attacks on October 7th, what was most surprising about the Hamas videos, the difficulty in distinguishing Hamas from the rest of the population, combatants as a reflection of a society's values, how many people have been killed in Gaza, the proportion of combatants and noncombatants, the double standards to which the IDF is held, the worst criticism that can be made of Israel and the IDF, intentions vs results, what is unique about the war in Gaza, Hamas's use of human shields, what it would mean to defeat Hamas, what the IDF has accomplished so far, the destruction of the Gaza tunnel system, the details of underground warfare, the rescue of hostages, how noncombatants become combatants, how difficult it is to interpret videos of combat, what victory would look like, the likely aftermath of the war, war with Hezbollah, Iran's attack on Israel, what to do about Iran, and other topics.
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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.
5 Listeners
#295 — Philosophy and the Good Life
Making Sense with Sam Harris
09/09/22 • 44 min
Sam Harris speaks to Kieran Setiya about the relevance of philosophy to living a good life. They discuss the existence of objective moral truths, being happy vs living well, our response to grief, the difference between "telic" and "atelic" activities, the power of reframing, FOMO, bias toward the future, regret, the asymmetry between pain and pleasure, and other topics.
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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.
5 Listeners
#391 — The Reckoning
Making Sense with Sam Harris
11/11/24 • 39 min
Sam Harris discusses the result of the 2024 presidential election, the lessons that the Democratic Party should draw from it, and the implications of a second Trump term.
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5 Listeners
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How many episodes does Making Sense with Sam Harris have?
Making Sense with Sam Harris currently has 416 episodes available.
What topics does Making Sense with Sam Harris cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Neuroscience, Podcasts, Religion, Science, Philosophy, Ethics and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Making Sense with Sam Harris?
The episode title '#197 — A Conversation with Caitlin Flanagan' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Making Sense with Sam Harris?
The average episode length on Making Sense with Sam Harris is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Making Sense with Sam Harris released?
Episodes of Making Sense with Sam Harris are typically released every 7 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Making Sense with Sam Harris?
The first episode of Making Sense with Sam Harris was released on Nov 12, 2013.
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