Dr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Huberman Lab 105

[@BeefandEggs]

Huberman is the best thing to happen to KZbin. The information he provides is priceless and has improved every aspect of my life

[@shanemckeown]

So true, no one else has me effortlessly listening to 2hr+ videos and loving every minute

[@anthonyman8008]

You listen to 4 plus hours for 5 minutes of relevent info. He's a master of wasting your time

[@zahariachirica5466]

'priceless '....nearly all including Sam offer at a price their information. Anglo Saxon way of life: make money from just about anything. Priceless?😁 I love Sam Harris any way.

[@cruzc5frc]

He is covering the spiritual side whether he knows it or not lol!!!

[@more3520]

Dr. Huberman, you're the man!

[@WisdomTribeMyanmar]

I am a meditator and I am blown away by Dr. Sam Harris's understanding of true purpose of Vipassana meditation. The level of his understanding is mind-blowing because even a lot of Buddhists do not understand what he is talking about.

[@labsanta]

Takeaway: 1. Meditation can help individuals recognize the illusion of the self and discover a deeper understanding of the relationship between the mind and body. 2. Practicing mindfulness can increase one's frame rate of time perception and lead to equanimity and relief from suffering. 3. Meditation involves ceasing to do something in order to recognize consciousness without the automatic arising of thought. By becoming aware of reactions and not identifying with any particular self-concept, individuals can develop a sense of psychological integrity that is not dependent on external factors. 4. Recognizing the non-selfhood of consciousness and detaching from the constraints of the ego can lead to a realization of freedom and selflessness through meditation. 5. Deleting Twitter can lead to a less cluttered and noisy life that feels better.

[@gatesroyale]

It's weird that they just pointed out Twitter because that sounds like a narrative. Makes you think if these guys are bought and sold? Why not Facebook or Instagram which is increasingly way worse.

[@leticiasouza1118]

Thanks for the great summary. Very useful

[@FeelsGoood]

Very underrated comment, only 48 likes! The praise of the author always gains 1000+ likes easily although it does not require anything other than gratitude it would be more usefull if people wrote a separate thank you to Huberman, it would help to promote the video more than just a like on someone else comment. You did a great job and deserve more feedback, thanks a lot!

[@kappla]

Who are you?

[@lecongli452]

all the points are very complex and then the last point is Twitter is bad.

[@growwithkris]

What a blessing it is to be alive in a time where this much value is FREE!

[@canadianmale7610]

@@FloatingLeaf1111Life itself, family and community.

[@sniff4643]

sam harris- the man that got me out of islam and into meditation 4 years ago huberman- the man that started getting me into optimizing my neurobiology 2 months ago and now they made a video together... im so happy!

[@thewordsmithsdaughter]

You cannot have both?

[@TomasPetkevicius94]

You should check out Lex Fridman's podcast, i bet you would like it as well.

[@noname-td2td]

Are you ready for him to be your imam into Jahannam? Do tawba

[@zack49]

Glad for you man

[@BaclibreMa_DocJamal]

May God bless you either way my friend. Many ways, same destination.

[@codinginflow]

I have been waiting for this crossover. No one explains the deep benefits of meditation like Sam Harris does.

[@codinginflow]

@Savior Money What's TDS?

[@RCTricking]

Trump Derangement Syndrome 😂😂😂 I personally don’t agree with all of Sam’s political takes, but I respect his neuroscience and meditation research. Personally I feel it might be a waste to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater.

[@tyl8ter]

@Coding in Flow Trump Derangement Syndrome.. Which is unfortunately true ..his covid ranting is also unfortunate...well, what do you do .. just people

[@davidr2421]

@Savior Money He's great, it's very useful.

[@yomilalgro]

Love SH 💙

[@TheMentalLevel]

Also, something that doesn't get talked about often in the West when it comes to using meditation as a tool for focus is the duration of your session: while a 12-15 minute session will often produce a lot of wonderful benefits, most experienced meditators can tell you that there is a progressive intensification of focus that occurs over a longer session (45-60 minutes). That can seem like a long time, but often people get underwhelming or inconsistent results from shorter meditations and so they give up, thinking that meditation is not for them. That's analogous to going to the gym and doing 2-3 sets, experiencing underwhelming results and then thinking the gym is not for you. The deeper results in fitness or meditation alike are usually on the other side of expanding your comfort zone; so for those interested, I definitely suggest doing a longer session once or twice a week, with your eyes open on a spot in front of you and sitting upright (as these adjustments will combat the frequent "I fall asleep when I meditate for more than a few minutes" effect many people experience), and noticing how you can cultivate what will often be a profoundly deeper state of focus and flow once you've given yourself more time to ease into it and progressively intensify your focus. Thank you, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Harris for sharing these tools!

[@v1kt0u5]

Well, helpful for some, but not necessary for many...

[@Peace.Beyond.All.Understanding]

I can confirm longer sessions usually yield much deeper meditations

[@mikealgee1489]

@@v1kt0u5 not necessary for who? World seems pretty insane last i checked. Think some meditation could help everyone.

[@333brapbrap]

I learned and experienced the same thing during my first Vipassana retreat a while back. When sitting, and importantly, without any movement of the body, for 1-1.5 hours, it gets very interesting.

[@РомаШило-ь7й]

You have to realize many people simply do not have that much time in their day to schedule an hour for meditation. Work, kids, spouse, gym, homework and before you know it, its time to sleep.

[@muskie5622]

I make the mistake of starting Andrew's videos while I'm doing something. After some time doing this I come to the realisation that I'm not absorbing everything or missed something and then I have to set a time and clear my schedule to pay these videos the respect they deserve. Thank you soo much Andrew for all the free and readily available information, you are an absolute legend mate 🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@roberthopkins8089]

I have the same trouble.. Unless im doing something mindless i get distracted and miss bits... Must focus more...

[@gilbogabbins5076]

This has to be the best podcast I've ever heard (long-time HLP listener). I've been a serious meditator for about 8 years and study psychology. Also had a few years of experiencing psychedelics firsthand in my youth. Such deep topics to comprehend, and every word spoken by Sam is so carefully chosen. Some really great topics covered. Thank you for providing such a great platform for learning and developing ideas.

[@GDMartin]

Hats off to you for such a concise and profound comment as well. Much love

[@bigglyguy8429]

Harris was carefully choosing his words when he said it would be better if hundreds of thousands of kids would die? And all the other garbage he's come out with about 9/11 etc etc?

[@aidenyoshida]

Hey Gilbo! Do you mind sharing your experiences and insights after meditating for 8 years? I have recently adopted an extensive meditation practice using the Waking Up app. I've only been practicing for two months, but my life has completely changed. I have begun to notice fleeting thoughts appearing in consciousness that I would have previously attached to. Instead, I feel a sense of equanimity knowing that if I'm just aware of these thoughts, feelings, and emotions, I will be closer to experiencing consciousness without a filter. Now, I am more in tune with the nature of my mind, but I'm noticing this deep feeling of curiosity that wants to know more about myself and others. Meditation really is an amazing skill to learn, and I find myself wanting to look deeper and deeper within to unravel the layers of the self. I can only imagine what years of extensive practice may feel like. I plan to get there myself, knowing full well that I'm already there; I just need to look deeper.

[@gilbogabbins5076]

@Aiden Yoshida I think that life has not changed, but your perspective on it has. There is very little I can explain to you about meditation, it means different things to different people depending on where you are in life, and it can change from moment to moment, day to day, year to year. You have to drink the water yourself to quench your thirst, I cannot do it for you. The best advice I can give is not to look for anything in particular. Just observe. I sit 10 day silent vipassana courses in the tradition of s.n. goenka, and I would advise everyone to try this at least once in their life, if they are able to. I was a very angry man when I started, so very confused about existence and full of self-loathing. I have so much peace in my heart and clarity in my mind now. There is still a long path to walk, but each day, I'm taking steps. All the best to you on the path

[@aidenyoshida]

@@gilbogabbins5076 Thank you for sharing. I do wish to eventually try a meditation retreat at least once in my lifetime! Thanks again, and best to you as well.

[@michele.m.miller]

By far my best New Years gift ever!! My two favorite people that I ALWAYS learn from together! Both have independently changed my life, multiple times, as well as making me laugh while I learn! Priceless. It might be a long episode, but I did NOT want it to end and even cried at Andrew’s huge smile and his “again and again and again…”!. There is no one like either of you!! ❤

[@jfi_]

Same here! Have been looking forward to this for a long while :D

[@motostarmx1777]

Time to go to therapy i guess..good luck

[@tomwolfe7782]

​@@motostarmx1777 Being able to witness another receive a great compliment without resenting having witnessed it is but one sign of maturity. I implore that you consider the potential truth of this.

[@owenparillo3421]

When Dr Harris began explaining the mental white noise at 1:17:00 i almost teared up, never related to something harder, he described my entire mental space so explicitly

[@dp2404]

We are all there! At least I think. I know of people who can visualize a lot. For me it's just constant chatter. I can even speak over myself, like multiple people are having a conversation. And sometimes when I speak my mind goes faster than my mouth and I loose my trin of thought because of it.

[@ThePaulaon1]

I know how you feel. Dig deeper into that practice Owen. Double down on it. All the best.

[@yomilalgro]

He's guilty of doing that quite often.

[@1729krish]

@@yomilalgro We all do. Learn what you can with humility instead of picking faults in others bro

[@dianebowen837]

Please consider adding transcripts of these important talks. I am retired and can spend a day listening to a podcast, taking notes, and thinking about the ideas presented. But not everyone has this kind of time. It would be so much faster to be able to read this conversation, reread parts without having to back up the recording, and periodically take a few minutes to consider what's being said. I believe that providing transcripts would open up these ideas to many more people who could benefit greatly.

[@jdeighan]

great idea, probably wouldn't be hard to do either =)

[@yomilalgro]

I couldn't agree more!!!

[@cameron_ross]

PRO TIP: click on the "..." to the right of "Download" and select "show transcript." Bada bing, bada boom. How I've been taking notes of YT vids for years.

[@cameron_ross]

Also, as a side note, the HLP transcripts are probably the the best I've seen.

[@jdeighan]

​@@cameron_ross Ask a question, get it answered, bada bing bada BOOM! thx

[@WheresBillie104]

A 4 hour video on how to focus…. Hmmm…. Is this a test?

[@arzoo_singh]

And I fail in this test .

[@benhudson4014]

Incongruity in motion

[@benhudson4014]

Any practice is NOT meditation!

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Focus is just one of the topics covered

[@forisma]

😂😂

[@ClaraBowInThisLight]

I look forward to WFH on Monday mornings just so I can listen to these gems. Absolutely incredible everytime. Since finding your podcast, I’ve fixed my sleep scheduling and started working out four times a week. Thank you for your interest in making the world a better place.

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

As someone who has, for whatever reason, suddenly taken an interest in spiritualty and meditation, as well as the concept of free will after recently having read Sam's book, I'm finding that this is podcast is so immensely thought provoking to the degree that I struggle to follow the conversation without needing to take regular breaks to process each nugget. If I don't then I'll find myself ruminating and then realising 10-15 minutes of the podcast have gone by without me listening to any of it, the sounds of their voices just fade into the background as my thoughts on what was just said take the spotlight. Additionally, every time I feel as though I have wrapped my head around the idea, it slips away from me and I am thrown back into the thought loop where I'm chasing the nugget and its meaning once again. I've been listening to this podcast in chunks for a few days now and I feel like my brain is burning 100 calories per minute with each session.

[@sassk90]

You aren't alone :P

[@kokograpes]

What a treat to have both of you together !!! Best 2023 Gift ! Thank you Dr Andrew Huberman and Dr Sam Harris.

[@philippedefague3835]

Sam Harris isn't a doctor though.

[@Evanturar]

Philippe. PhD is the same doctorate degree Andrew has.

[@misslayer999]

@Philippe De Fague well now that's how you're wrong. Actually Sam does have a PhD in neuroscience at Stanford in fact. He took the philosophy direction instead of becoming a research(lab) scientist like our dear Andrew.

[@theMidsizeLebowski]

It's rare to see someone so talented at both presenting information and interviewing. I'm a big fan of Sam Harris, and this was definitely one of the best interviews with him I've ever heard, thank you!

[@cbmti1118]

Harris / Huberman was always a certainty for informative, entertaining, occasionally thrilling deep dive into the extraordinary nature of our brains

[@cbsutherland5174]

These just keep getting better .. both Huberman and Harris are contributing hugely useful understanding of the human condition .. I imagine enlightenment here directly maps to individual and social contentment

[@Nocturne83]

Wow, I did not realize this podcast was this long. This will probably go on my top 10 podcast episodes of 2023, and it's only January 😅 I have been meditating for five years, the last two years daily, and I learned a lot from this. Will have to relisten with eyes closed to fully absorb the concepts discussed here 🙂

[@robbiep742]

This might be the most impactful episode for me yet. I've been aware of Sam Harris for a long time, but always assumed he was a political personality and was unaware of his deep understanding of meditation. The perspective he is providing is opening my eyes beyond just - "meditate to improve focus". The lens of understanding consciousness is really powerful.

[@AssailantLF]

It's such a shame that people overlook this meditative/introspective side of Sam's work just because he has some strong and/or controversial political stances.

[@Obyvvatel]

Yeah, it's sad because he mostly is interested in neurology and free will and adjacent philosophical things yet most just hear the politics because it gets amplified the most.

[@robtcallahan]

I would suggest reading Sam’s book Waking Up.

[@ericdevere888]

Dr. Harris has given transformative perspectives related to philosophy. Dr. Huberman so eloquently conveys the biology and behaviors related to optimization. The balance I find between the two allows me to have the direct experience of effortless mindfulness and the ability to explain and teach it to students. I am very grateful for you both.

[@philippedefague3835]

Sam Harris is a total irrelevance with nothing of value to say. Do you really want mental calibration advice from a guy that torpedoed his own career and reputation and clings to the idea of being a "doctor" and a "scientist" despite him doing absolutely nothing to warrant this status?

[@ericdevere888]

@ThriceGreat its depth is subject to the mind reading it. Are they cognitively on a place to understand the concept. I find a lot of older texts in need of updating or translation -- Sam fills that need for me, and that's what I aim to do, as well.

[@hokiepokie]

Holy moly, I'm only half way through but already have a full page of notes that are truly impactful for me. I'll be returning to these notes regularly to make 2023 my best year yet. Thank you Andrew & your team and ofcourse Sam for this wondeful podcast!

[@Therevolution7]

D o share your notes as well!

[@Evanturar]

You might like subscribing to Sam Harris Making Sense podcast. This is essential Sam Harris and there’s much more available.

[@LynnFishmanMeditation]

Awesome interview! Thank you to Sam and Andrew. I love the way Sam distills meditation and the buddhist philosophy from which mindfulness stems, in a practical clear way. For meditation practice to flourish, formal sitting and everyday life have to evolve into an integrated whole, supporting each other. This is what Sam talked about. The true challenge for most meditators is the ability to maintain the presence of mindfulness, regardless of what needs to be done. It's being able to stay present, open, relaxed, focused. I personally like to do a formal practice each day. It helps me set the tone for the rest of my waking hours.

[@collin6270]

I’ve had the Waking Up app for almost 2 years now. The $100/yr is 100% worth the value it provides.

[@RedIria]

Probably the most impaction guest I've ever seen hosted here. My own experience with meditation mirrors Sam's and I see him struggle to frame it over and over in this talk. In the end though, it's unframable, and escapes description. It's like trying to describe a difficult struggle up a mountain or the experience of your kids being born, you are left with the knowledge in your bones that you were a different person before and after those events but good luck describing them without feeling like no description does it justice. Sam struggles to do the description justice but language can only convey so much, which is both frustrating and beautiful.

[@RPGyourLIFE]

Just finished and this is probably my all time favorite podcast ever. Going to have to rewatch this several times. Thank you both!

[@CogSciEso]

I have been wishing for this interview to happen for the past year. I am ecstatic that it finally happened. Happy new year to me, and to the rest of the Huberman and Sam Harris admirers!🎉

[@AxOutdoors]

Excited to watch this. Putting effort into a consistent sleep schedule, sunlight in the morning, low light in the evening, a cold shower, waiting 90 minutes after waking up to drink coffee, getting exercise, not drinking, and doing short, simple meditations has made me feel like a new man

[@ladykate2602]

Do you mean not drinking alcohol?

[@wolfie1221]

It's my second day of meditation(yes, it's a new year thing) and mah boy drops this vid. We are so lucky to have these men in our lives.

[@cassian4438]

I haven't gotten the chance to listen through this podcast however, I cannot thank Dr. Huberman and his guests enough. They provide an exponential amount of FREE information on what it means to be a healthier and better person. These tips have helped me drastically alter my lifestyle and I've become quite a bit more healthy. Thank you!

[@serengetilion]

Masterpiece!!!!!! This sit down, to spend 4 hours with these 2 is a dream come true, something many of us have been longing for....... finally is here. This is one of those that I'll come back to over and over again...

[@mikeballew3207]

I've been waiting 104 episodes for this conversation. It was worth the wait.

[@CRYP70N4U7]

THANK YOU so much Dr Huberman! Please, PLEEAAASSSE bring Sam Haris again on the subject of non-dual meditation.

[@XXVIII333]

Sam Harris talks about his own internal feeling of self which is totally different from my own feeling of self, cause I am not psychotic or narcissistic or without emotions. I don't know why he feels that way, but I feel sorry for him, I wish him good healings.

[@Abc123tyuas]

Look at you 💀

[@jordanbeaudoin8425]

My anticipation for this one has been through the roof! Thank you both for your contributions to science, learning, and rationality.

[@SUPER8ALTERN8]

Harris rational?!?! guess you didnt hear his covid nonsense and trump derangement syndrome episodes

[@dave9547]

Sam and rationality.. good one.

[@DB-sd3cw]

You must have missed Sam's recent escapades if you think he's a contributer to rationality.

[@jordanbeaudoin8425]

@@DB-sd3cw You must have missed his books, podcast, and podcast appearances if you think he isn't.

[@jackhand4073]

​@Jordan Beaudoin they're trolls. Don't engage. They obviously don't follow Sam's work, else they wouldn't be posting easily checked bullshit.

[@flawlessvic]

Going from Jocko Willink to Sam Harris is huge step down in quality. Sam is a modernist repeater, eager to remain relevant while discrediting himself every time he talks candidly.

[@JoshuaRichardson123]

I can't believe we are talking about the affects of Dzogchen/Mahamudra etc on a major science channel like this, thank you both! I can add my subjective suffering is massively reduced when I do 'see' there is no self as Sam describes. To my complete surprise the feeling of me sometimes dissolves and in it's place love arises (sorry if this sounds hippy, it's just what happens). For anyone looking to know more about this approach I recommend Loch Kelly's book on audio 'shift into freedom', it has meditations in it (short) so I think is best as an audiobook. One other strange thing to note, in the non-dual approach often the effects 'linger', ie. the first time it worked for me the self did not come back online fully for 24 hours, and I felt more free, happier, present, in-flow etc.

[@JoshuaRichardson123]

It's worth noting other traditions recommend a level of mindfulness training first, so perhaps Sam's beginners course first is a good approach.

[@zaydevans2077]

I’d highly recommend loch too, his series on the waking up app (sams app) is fantastic but wouldn’t recommend it as a beginners jumping off point. I’d recommend doing the introduction to meditation first on waking up then jumping into some of loch’s work.

[@JoshuaRichardson123]

@@zaydevans2077 I concur, this is the best approach.

[@gabegabe5672]

Huberman is a gem. Am outstanding and necessary male role model we young men should all aspire to be!

[@HarryManback0]

Sam Harris is completely the opposite. A horrible role model for any man.

[@pernillakomolarasmussen783]

@@HarryManback0 I'm not familiar with Sam Harris, can you expand on why?

[@johnhayden6622]

A direct quote from Sam Harris: “Hunter Biden could literally have had the corpses of children in his basement…I would not have cared.” Harris has been so brainwashed by extreme left politics that he, nor any of his work, should ever be respected or taken seriously again.

[@Christopher-md7tf]

@@pernillakomolarasmussen783 The guy you're replying to is a right-wing troll, likely from 4chan. They carpet-bomb every single Sam Harris comment section because of his outspoken criticism of Trump. Just ignore everything they say, all they're trying to do is spin the narrative. Their comments almost always fall into two categories: 1. Something something Sam TDS 2. "I used to listen to Sam Harris all the time [lie], but since X happened, I really lost all respect for him/he lost all credibility"

[@Forrestarabian]

@@pernillakomolarasmussen783 maybe repeal the 19th?

[@MarioJAyala]

Professor Andrew, please subtitle in Spanish. What the Dr. Sam says is always important. Thank you.

[@PoetlaureateNFDL]

Sam is always interesting on anyone’s podcast. 😊

[@birgerkung]

Thank you so much for what you are doing here and beyond Andrew! I've been loving this since It came my way about a year ago. I've been one of the early adopters of the Waking up app. Been showering myself with whatever content Sam puts out. Since a year back I've also follow this channel and been wishing silently for this conversation soooo much, and here it is! I thought I found my pole star in Sam but if there was one for the South, that would be Andrew. Thank you so much for what you are doing here Andrew! You strike a magic balance on so many ways; humility, honesty, clarity, forwardness, strength, compassion, and more. Just finished it and I will review it again next week. I'm lucky to be alive for this. Many thanks, Erik from Gothenburg Sweden.

[@rafsanjani9207]

This is the best podcast ever. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks Sam and Andrew.

[@escorp991]

By far, one of the best conversations EVER! Take biology out, enter sub- and conscious mind thanks to Sam. Absolutely priceless! Hope for more

[@Killshot.Visuals]

You have no idea how long I have been wanting for this conversation to happen. Thank you.

[@DaylonsEmporium]

Easily becoming one of my favorite podcasts. The tools presented have increased my quality of life greatly. Keep it up Andrew!

[@kainaatkakkar9455]

Huberman asking the brightest wisest questions!!!!

[@lindythompson6196]

Wow! I just finished all 4+ hours with you and Sam Harris. I must say this was a fantastic podcast segment. I love much of what you do but this was so thrilling. Thank you so much.

[@AshFaran-de9qh]

Huberman radio show is an absolute masterpiece of intellectual stimulation and linguistic brilliance! Sam Harris ability to paint vivid pictures with his words, brushing out intricate concepts with magnificent vocabulary, is simply unparalleled. Harris effortlessly delves into the depths of consciousness, bringing it to life in the most colorful and engaging way possible. Listening to the Huberman Show is like embarking on a mesmerizing journey through the wonders of the mind, guided by a true wordsmith and thinker. If you're seeking enlightenment and inspiration, look no further than the captivating world of huberman show radio show!"

[@TheKungFuGenius]

Four plus hours went by so fast. Incredible conversation, thank you both for this.

[@WaddupBoi]

Loving the Joe Rogan-esque lengths man. If you haven't already heard of him, Daniel Ingram is a fantastic spokesperson for the pragmatic dharma movement (and self-proclaimed awakened being) that isn't so bogged down in tradition, technicalities in language etc. but results. He's was formerly an ER physician and now a part of the ERPC that's trying to work out the neurocircuitry of awakening, states of meditation etc. Would love to see you interview him!

[@trinidiana]

He and also Angelo Dilullp

[@peakimages]

I could listen to this guy all day. Fascinating!!!

[@peakimages]

I have learned how to meditate in Fairfield, Iowa… a TM sort of meditation… to improve my golf game of all things. But this takes it much deeper for me.

[@yashtrivedi2671]

sam clearly has a deep understanding of non dualism/core zen tenets and has translated them into life. props to Andrew for bringing him on and trying to contextualize the wisdom for his audience :)

[@calmeats-danielamodesto]

This was an unbelievable podcast episode. I've been meditating for years and somehow this conversation shifted everything I believed about it. Truly moving to the core. And it was the fastest 4+ hours of my life. I wish it could have been 8. And not surprisingly, I've also started using the Waking Up App too. Thank you for that!

[@anneis8319]

Same here 🙂🙏

[@PianoSkillBoy]

May I ask what your previous perception was? And what it has changed to?

[@calmeats-danielamodesto]

@@PianoSkillBoy Immediate benefits vs. all of the waking moments not formally meditating, where real mindfulness comes into play and is far more challenging to apply, yet is the only way to true freedom.

[@vikramrghanekar]

I have been using Waking Up for last 6 months. I can certainly vouch for it.

[@calmeats-danielamodesto]

@@vikramrghanekar Wonderful! I've been doing it for 10 days now and the app is a wealth of knowledge!

[@divyasupertramp]

4 Hours of Sam's voice man, life can't get better🌻

[@genevas]

Four hours. Incredible. All I can say is thank you for keeping your podcast free. So many people are being educated

[@jackg5278]

Baffles me that people enjoy listening to Sam Harris

[@rdgpromotions6087]

I’m equally baffled by people disregarding everything he’s every said based on one stupid comment on a podcast.

[@quelqune]

maybe they enjoy the stuttering

[@Sandra_D.9]

Sorry to disappoint you Dr Huberman, I have found the conversation with Dr Sam Harris 10.000 times more enlightening than you did. Thanks for sharing, about 3rd-4th time I watch it ❤

[@TristanMattox]

Strategically released on New Years - to inspire people to get on a meditation routine for the new year. Well played, much love.

[@chikarahokage5536]

these guys are discussing subjects that are so hard to describe, but they are explaining it so well. As a long time meditator I would recommend experience some of the stuffs that these guys are talking about through serious meditation practice

[@ImranKhan-nu2mb]

Very enlighting discussion

[@shader5410]

It's so crazy how much you learn listening to these guys.. truly refreshing & interesting to hear and also the things you hear are quite life changing.

[@vikramrghanekar]

Thank you Andrew for getting Sam on your podcast. What a fascinating conversation. Absolutely loved it. The waking up app has been an invaluable tool in my journey to explore meditation. Huberman lab podcast is one of the best things to watch on You Tube. It is so much more fun than to just listen on my phone. It would be great if Making Sense was also on KZbin!

[@frederick6650]

I listened to this episode on Spotify, but I had to come here to say that I'm so happy to learn that Dr. Huberman took a stand for the animals and decided to experiment strictly on consenting humans and will ne be experimenting nor supports animal lab testing. ROCK ON

[@LazyJoel]

The long awaited A. Huberman podcast with S. Harris is finally here wow! It's the literal intersection between hard science hard data and spirituality, or as uncle Jack likes to put it in layman term, "this is truly where the rubber meets the road ya'll!" Keep these coming guys!

[@Chi_di]

I’ve been reading and listening and watching Harris for nearly 16 years and Sam has increasingly developed a tendency of making conversations needlessly intense and cumbersome. It’s like as he’s gotten older he’s becoming more insecure and often tries to prove how smart he is and I find it exhausting. I much prefer Huberman’s direct style of communication, way less pretentious.

[@jolfreire6948]

I have listened to this on and off for days, playing some bits back. So so good. Thank you both. The way you acknowledge each other at the end is beautiful.

[@boyardengels]

How epic to hear Sam speak in an interview as apposed to the daily Waking Up sessions!!!

[@LordRykard9376]

You should check out his interview on Triggernometry. His TDS is on full display.

[@reprogrammingmind]

opposed to apposed?

[@boyardengels]

@@reprogrammingmind Yes, very much so. My bad.

[@theemperor4901]

Holy Shit! You got Sam Harris on. What a start to this Year 🔥🎉

[@ZeroArmy03]

“We are selfing more than we are selves.” Great quote Sam.

[@tylerbetthauser7647]

Glad to hear Sam sticking to neurology this time around.

[@thisscreensucks]

Hah. Good call. His views on religion and culture are disturbing to say thr least.

[@GABAG00L]

@@thisscreensucks your point being?

[@anon-vojtisek]

@@thisscreensucks and on politics due to his TDS especially.

[@abhikoolblue]

@@thisscreensucks Yes disturbing indeed. Any sound argument is disturbing to people who follow iron age fairytales.

[@js83]

Karel Abelman, you really don't know what the point is? Smh Sam Harris, for a guy that's big into meditating...surprised me with his comments. You never know what's going on with some people within.

[@aruna6476]

Dear Mr. Huberman, your podcast had an extreme impact on my life and on my happiness! I would love to have an episode on posture. What to improve, how to improve it and why it matters. Additionaly (or including) I would love an episode on jaws (not talking about the movie with the shark) and jaw health .

[@ncharbusmc]

I worked in a unique environment where I was a uniformed officer of a local police department, as well as a seafood clerk at a grocery store. I'll never forget meeting one woman twice on the same day. I was "Sir" in the morning, and trash in the afternoon.

[@Seperet]

Beautiful conversation. Hope you had a great New Year.

[@coleman318]

My experiences in altered states of consciousness allowed me to watch myself move through life like a movie, feeling like one shed’s their free will at times, breaking through a barrier of illusion. It has sent me in a tailspin at times, but I better appreciate Sam’s viewpoints after experiencing this firsthand.

[@genoh9632]

KZbin really must reintroduce star ranking. Giving this conversation merely a "like" does not feel enough. Heartfelt thank you and best wishes to both Andrew and Sam.

[@gerben880]

Awesome! I'd been using Sam Harris' Waking Up app after Huberman recommended it, can't wait to listen to this podcast!

[@OriginalEXE]

Thanks for having Sam on and asking great questions ❤️

[@hubermanlab]

Thank you for your interest in science! Best wishes, Andrew

[@CoachNikkiAiello]

An INCREDIBLE discussion! Layered, rich, multi-dimensional, insightful, and helpful. It’s been a while since I’ve been engrossed in the topic of non-dualism and I’m glad that THIS is the conversation that reignited the interest in something my yoga teacher training introduced me to so many years ago. Something popped into my mind when you asked Sam about the seemingly 2 separate practices - the practice of focus and observing and the other of merging with consciousness itself. My teacher Eric Walrabenstein shared with me the idea/analogy of ‘using one thorn to remove another and then tossing both aside’ when I was engaging him in a conversation about just this. I love that example, it’s helped me immensely and maybe you’ll appreciate it as well. Thank you Andrew Dr. Huberman for inviting Sam Harris on and for the inspiration to get his app (have been in for a month.) I’m sharing it with many of my clients. It, like this series of yours, is one of the best online creations to date. 🙏🏼✨

[@windywindmill98]

I love the thorn analogy... Thank you for sharing!

[@SamPicot]

Another great show - thank you. I'd be keen to see an episode dedicated to chronic pain (possibly including opioids). I know that chronic pain was mentioned briefly in the show on pain and healing but it is such a complex and unfortunately common problem that a deep dive, with some protocols, would be hugely valuable. Thanks again, and please keep the great content coming!

[@coryzane.]

I totally agree!

[@jessicadora7213]

What a great request... A deep dive into the neurobiology of chronic pain would be fascinating, and helpful!

[@chayblay]

I vehemently second this

[@chadmichael_]

He should get Gabor Mate on to talk about chronic pain and chronic disease. If you haven’t been following Gabor, definitely go watch his lectures. They’re mind blowing.

[@emboe001]

@@chadmichael_ Huberman is all about science, he probably doesn't appreciate Gabor's woo.

[@scottk1525]

Super interesting topic and conversation. I've been following Sam for a decade now. All that said, I can't help but feel like all these conversations about meditation ultimately lead nowhere. Sam seems to see immense value in simply recognizing that the self is an allusion and that we are constantly thinking without knowing that we are thinking. OK great. Now that we've established that, now what? How do these facts translate into something that is practical and useful for us? And are these epiphanies the only upshot of decades and hundreds of hours of meditation practice? If so, can't I just take Sam's word for it? In other words, aside from the more basic benefits of meditation (stress reduction, improved focus, etc.) does it really have much value for us? Is it going to better our lives in any significant way? Or after decades of practice will I merely be able to vouch for Sam's claim that there is no self? I sure hope there's more to look forward to than that.

[@Evanturar]

I think the answer is fairly simple. We are better when we can recognize the perpetual distraction created by our minds, as well as put into perspective the value of our self or identity. It’s like creating a tunnel of presence that allows us to be consistently more available to what’s actually happening rather than our inner and non stop dialogue.

[@scottk1525]

@@Evanturar Sounds nice-ish, in theory. But again, I'm not sure that's worth decades of meditation practice.

[@misslayer999]

Yeah these are my thoughts as well. It's like after a certain point it just starts to become meaningless... as is the case for things that don't hold the same weight for every single person. We know that humans create meaning in many different things for different reasons, and clearly that's what Sam has done here, on a very advanced level. And mad respect for the dedication and thought he's put into it...Im certainly a fan of his. Frankly tho, I'm just having a hard time swallowing the idea that one perspective/conclusion on this is the supreme authority on the matter and that his experience is the pinnacle, the goal, that everyone should strive for, and if they're not... then they're not doing it right...or not getting out of it what they should be. I imagine, that for many people, it comes down to exactly what you're saying...is it actually useful/beneficial? And also what Andrew touched in on about people using things differently for their own reasons. It's clear there are fantastic benefits of meditation, many of them applicable for everyone...but do I think that reaching the level of Consciousness that Sam has, is unquestionably the best of all of these? The one real point of all of it? Well.. I'm not so sure. I don't understand how he thinks this should be as relevant to every other person as it is to him. Alsp, I definitely feel that some points that Andrew brought up were just as important as any of the ones Sam made. Just a different way of thinking. And one that I appreciate.. What's so awesome about Dr huberman is how his brilliance is met with total practicality. (Which is exactly how it should be because it is fucking science we're supposed to be talking about). And I fucking love his good nature and genuine enthusiasm for every topic...it's downright infectious. I also really appreciate that his curiosity and inquisitiveness are still very present so even though he is certainly the teacher, hes still open to learn. When comparing attitudes between these two the difference is glaring for me. it does make Sam come off as rather egotistical, when in reality, it should be the other way around if you're looking at it from a scientific viewpoint, as Dr huberman is clearly more experienced. At the end of the day Sam doesn't seem to be bringing much science to the table in this conversation. It feels a lot more "spiritual" to be honest. I'm sure he'd hate that lol.

[@Evanturar]

@@scottk1525 I’ve only been using Sam’s Waking Up app for about two years. ( Huberman uses it as well) and it’s guided Vipassana at it’s core. I find the ability to acknowledge and clear the endless stream of spontaneous thoughts and predispositions very useful. I’ve learned to stop talking so much and be more present and observant even in difficult conversations or meetings. I would say the skills are really straightforward but there are days when you are very successful and days when your brain-volume is perpetually disruptive. You might do the free 30 day trial to see what your impressions are.

[@christinej8333]

@Misslayer I had to scroll way too far to find a comment expressing my concerns with some of the things Sam was saying. As this particular episode is more opinion/perspective oriented, I was hoping the comments would have been more introspective. One man's perspective should be taken with a grain of salt, not blindly praised and followed without further contemplation.

[@edsimpson4378]

Waking Up is a great app and highly recommended. Any meditation (concentration, gratitude) is better than none. Don't worry about 'doing it right'. Notice whatever arises and feel it fully.

[@Dan-mz5gt]

23:55 the director is Jennifer Lynch, not David Lynch

[@fifidownunda]

Super, super podcast from you both! Many thanks to you both! You give me hope for the future of free intellectual discussion 🙂

[@Mentesestoicas_]

The mental power of this 2 combined is more than 8000 easily.

[@shakedreiner4902]

The most important part of the episode IMO is at 3:26:37 "I couldn't reconcile the challenge inside me which was my love of animals and working on them" Andrew bravely shows compassion towards non-human animals he used to "work on" in his lab. I think it's great to see his genuine remorse, and a bit of embarrassment he now feels towards his actions which weren't aligned with his beliefs. He's now able to work on humans and ask them if they like to take part in the experiment. There's no doubt that if Andrew would ask a cow/pig/chicken/fish in the food industry they would 100% say they do not want to take part in this "experiment". So I challenge Andrew to reconsider his food choices (using MDMA, meditation, or just clear and compassionate thinking). For you, it may be dinner, but for the animal, it's their life. Everything they have. Finally, I do agree it's a topic for a different conversation, and I think that the social psychologist Melanie Joy would be an amazing partner for it.

[@Nando_lifts2021]

The ending was so cool. Thank you guys for making this knowledge available to anyone who wants it. I always share most of your podcast to my Facebook just to throw it out to my online community "universe".

[@mikek.7126]

The most amazing thing to me in this conversation (aside from many wonderful insights they shared along the way with us), is the fact that it lasts for 4+ hours and you don't notice it. Like with the very good movie, though I wouldn't name a title that lasts that long and still wouldn't feel tedious. And the guest and the host enjoyed the conversation and look as fresh and show the same genuine interest in each other ideas at the end of podcast as they had in the beginning of it. Superb, thank you so much!

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

This was fantastic from start to finish. Thanks Andrew and Sam!

[@aghino67]

Being a fan of both, I must say, I had great expectations for this show, and still was actually moved by with how much depth and clarity you cover these topics. Specifically on the subject of free-will I think something finally clicked for me. I'm very thankful. BTW I'm a psychotherapist and over the past few years I've been directing many of my clients to both the podcast and the waking app.

[@daviddeida]

You are not the doer,and nobody else is either.

[@andrewlisi]

C'è anche una versione italiana dell'app?

[@adrianagNeuroFit]

I cannot begin to say how THANKFUL I am for this episode of HuberMonday🙌💪🏽🧠💪🏽

[@monique1235]

As stated by so many others, this episode is up there with the best of all Huberman Lab podcasts. That said, this was also the first time I caught myself out loud a number of times saying, "Agh, Huberman, let Sam finish what he's saying!" The thing is I adore Andrew so much I can only guess that he was so giddy about this conversation that he couldn't help himself from going down his own rabbit holes! Of course, this hasn't tarnished my deep respect and admiration for Andrew at all. :)

[@itssamk23]

I searched this podcast on KZbin so that I could browse the comments to see if I was the only one who felt this way. You took the words right out of mouth! I too still love and respect him a lot though.

[@marcusdevarona5436]

Harris & Huberman, two of my favorites! What an interview.

[@dubious_gal]

I have experienced depersonalization/derealization pretty much constantly for the last several years. The theory is this is a result of childhood trauma combined with triggering of the PTSD in adulthood. Because of my nerdiness and watching this podcast a lot I can’t help but think about it from the perspective of how the visual system and nervous system might be malfunctioning to cause this disturbing experience for me. I’d love to hear thought from a neuroscience perspective as almost all of the perspective I have gotten from online and my therapist and psychiatrist is all psychology focused.

[@therainman7777]

I’m sorry you’re going through that, and I wish you the best in recovering ❤️

[@milarepa1234567]

An extraordinarily lucid description of the meditative state- I don't think I have ever heard a better explanation. Kudos!

[@contrary8880]

Thank you for this interview. Spoken like a true seasoned meditator. Dr. Harris described it well. Even after being a 25+ year seasoned meditator that attends 10-15+ day silent retreats yearly...the practice is still a beautiful exploration of one's Self in every moment, until our last breath.

[@adrianagNeuroFit]

Never disappoints💜💪🏽🧠... Another HuberMonday 🙌💥. Thank for all you do Andrew and Happy New Year...

[@iheartmaryschmitz]

Thank you for mentioning the difficulties you’ve had with testing on animals. Every podcast you’ve done has been so fantastic and fascinating to me, but I’ve struggled with the idea of testing on animals. Really though, I’m conflicted by the idea of it. I love animals (probably more than humans on most days), but at the same time I know the research they provide is more than we could ever accomplish without them. I appreciated knowing you had the same reservations. Thank you.

[@horace9151]

So grateful you had Sam Harris on. One of my favorite videos from your podcast. Both of you have aided so much change and growth in my life throughout your teachings.

[@genomic_]

@17:30- I feel like many people, especially in the west, miss this real purpose of meditation. Approaching meditation from this perspective is wholesome and all-embracing.

[@observerone6727]

At around 2:31:00, Sam is describing what I call Psychological Freedom. It is the most important project of one's life.

[@JimbobFaz]

Yes! I felt the point Sam was trying to make here was the most important and I wrote a load of notes on this. In fact, I once had an amazing epiphany on my 1 and only proper mushroom trip, and I think in essence it was the realisation of what Sam is describing here. It's more from the story at about 2:28:00 up to 3:31:00 Annoying he gets cut off here tbh. At the time it gave me the feeling of how easily attainable this is and that it is actually so simple. How it is just my brain that complicates socail interactions and makes up a load of bullshit that really doesn't really exist. It all seemed to make so much sense in the moment but drifted away as the effects wore off, and I feel more th❤an ever that this is the most important thing and it would end a lot of suffering. I sort of feel like I haven't been my true self with others since I was about 9 years old and just want it back.