Ranked #1
#96 — The Nature of Consciousness
#96 — The Nature of Consciousness
Sam Harris speaks with Thomas Metzinger about the scientific and experiential understanding of consciousness. They also ... Read more
7 Aug 2023
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40mins
Ranked #2
#143 — The Keys to the Mind
#143 — The Keys to the Mind
Sam Harris speaks with Derren Brown about his work as a “psychological illusionist.” They discuss the power of hypnosis,... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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39mins
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#254 — The Mating Strategies of Earthlings
#254 — The Mating Strategies of Earthlings
Sam Harris speaks with David Buss about the differential mating strategies of men and women. They discuss the controvers... Read more
24 Jul 2023
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39mins
Ranked #4
#126 — In Defense of Honor
#126 — In Defense of Honor
Sam Harris speaks with Tamler Sommers about cultures of honor. They discuss the difference between honor and dignity, “j... Read more
17 Jul 2023
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46mins
Ranked #5
#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy
#205 — The Failure of Meritocracy
Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Markovits about the problems with meritocracy. They discuss the nature of inequality in th... Read more
10 Jul 2023
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44mins
Ranked #6
#238 — How to Build a Universe
#238 — How to Build a Universe
Sam Harris speaks with Frank Wilczek about the fundamental nature of reality. They discuss the difference between scienc... Read more
3 Jul 2023
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36mins
Ranked #7
#226 — The Price of Distraction
#226 — The Price of Distraction
Sam Harris speaks with Adam Gazzaley about the way our technology is changing us. They discuss our limited ability to pr... Read more
26 Jun 2023
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36mins
Ranked #8
#219 — The Power of Compassion
#219 — The Power of Compassion
Sam Harris speaks with James R. Doty about his memoir Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Myster... Read more
19 Jun 2023
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36mins
Ranked #9
#137 — Safe Space
#137 — Safe Space
Sam Harris speaks with Jonathan Haidt about his book The Coddling of the American Mind. They discuss the hostility to f... Read more
12 Jun 2023
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39mins
Ranked #10
#127 — Freedom From the Known
#127 — Freedom From the Known
Sam Harris speaks with Michael Pollan about his book How to Change Your Mind. They cover the resurgence of interest in ... Read more
5 Jun 2023
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44mins