Everything WRONG With The Modern World (+ A Hopeful Way Forward) | Sam Harris x Rich Roll

[@richroll]

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[@rollyknevels3570]

Great guest… you will get more subscribers!

[@jacklondon999]

Tell your guest that he his boring like hell.

[@ALavin-en1kr]

It would be a good thing to have a TV program to discuss the lies that these people tell. Their acolytes may not watch it but it would be good to call them out. It may annoy them and that would be a good thing.

[@ALavin-en1kr]

@@rollyknevels3570I thought the protestors were supporting the Palestines not Hamas. What is the proof they were supporting Hamas?

[@ALavin-en1kr]

@@jacklondon999I would be more interested if S. Harris was more evenhanded and cautioned the Israeli PM not to overreach or listen to the orthodox in Israel. Maybe now that the orthodox have to serve in the army they will be less militant. Evenhandedness wins support; one-sidedness does not. Stay off Christianity; the Church was tasked with keeping the Dark Occult out of the mainstream on the ascent from The Dark Age to the Age of Reason. Harris is clueless about this so until he educates himself, he shouldn’t comment on it. The Cartoonists were stupid; is it the business of the free press to mock anyone’s religion or belief? With all the problems in the world they should find something better to do.

[@PhenomenalWorld]

This is the most I ever heard Sam discuss his own spiritual searching and the personal suffering that brought him there. You gave Sam a lot of space to expand upon themes. Great super rich conversation!

[@Jay-ft3xh]

Generous to call it a conversation =)

[@PhenomenalWorld]

@@Jay-ft3xh Thanks. I always aspire to being generous.

[@Eserr7856]

Spiritual searching? He's an atheist. Maybe Buddhist thought?

[@aidmc6954]

Sams a know it all prick

[@plaiche]

I made it 37 min in and bailed but stopped here before leaving and will at min find the portion you reference. Sam is brilliant enough to sound so even when he is pounding sand with his own biases, rationalizations and invocation of sweeping generalizations that, to be correct, would require a level of intimate knowledge of the hearts of billions of people to be founded on anything but what is essentially an elitist and one liberal worldview that is stuck in the best moments and the apex of utility of the new atheist moment. Even then, he was willing to ignore the depth of history and the layers of obvious resource and geopolitical primacy that underlie the whole Jihad vs McWorld thesis (the foundation of the post soviet reboot of empire/western centric status quo). Jihad was an obscure, irrelevant relic until our heavy handed post OPEC machinations in the oil drenched middle east escalated. We in fact helped create the tiny jihadist mindset through the we'll studied effects correlating US military bases with the same and through our covert (at the time) mobilization of a jihadi ethos in the proxy war of Afghanistan. Here he opens with references to a broken discourse and our inability to agree upon basic facts but can't even pause for a breathe after lamenting censorship to begin asserting that there is a binary (simplistic garbage) and that his facts are the correct ones and the knuckled riggers of the flyover states and the Muslim world are ignorant rubes to q one. Its Straussian elitism at its finest while enticing we listeners to feel smarter as he artfully reasserts the same lamentably binary frameworks that he cut his teeth on. Covid? Not worth exploring how lost he has been since day one. Vocally, assertively lost. Public health and the need for trust (despite he and Rich agreeing it has been tarnished for at least some amount of legitimate absurdities) which if you listen closely, is an appeal to shut down your faculties and trust experts. This is either an elitist and dim view of human capacity to reason or a fear based assumption that the masses are idiots. Either way, its illogical drivel that needs to ignore the failures and transparent corruption of leadership in society by a disproportionately influential segment of the same that numbers in the thousands for all practical purposes. I won't recount his madcap utterances the past few years, and I do sense that he is crawling towards something less overconfident and strident, but he simply can't seem to see the forest yet from his elitist perch in the trees. Its sad because i still find myself very interested in the segment you mention. I've listened to a fair amount of Sam's meditative material and his depictions of his dabblings with psilocybin. There and hear depth and equanimity. When he speaks about world events it all goes out the window and he's oblivious. Calling for earnest dialog e while subtly asserting that Hamas are the only unhinged bad actors in that context is willfully ignorant and absurd when you account for the role of Israel and her allies in literally dropping up Hamas openly in the formative years to serve their own aims. When Sam stops suggesting that the devout of one religion have overcome a fear of death in mqsse, suggesting they are essentially no longer human and he starts weaving in the possibility that much of the geopolitical landscape contains the frankenstein creations large and small of the west after millions dead through murky conflicts their of our choosing, i will gladly reengage and listen for the wisdom i hear in his personal/quasi spiritual content. But in these broader contexts, i find him to be a profoundly self deluded ideologue doggedly defending an elitist worldview and failing to adjust it in real time to events giving it the extremely ironic basis of what looks very mom like Faith that present secular, neoliberal elites who' power and machiavellian use of the same continue to outpace any wisdom or efficacy they may still represent broadly. Godspeed Sam.

[@cameronsongs]

Sam Harris is a gift to us all. His eloquence and clarity in conveying ideas is remarkable. His Waking Up app is truly magical, you almost instantly learn to cut the half life of all your negative thoughts and perceptions. Great interview RR!

[@JENNIFERKILLEEN-kj8gf]

SO, WHAT IS Truth.

[@JENNIFERKILLEEN-kj8gf]

We will never trust any institutions again.

[@ronin1648]

Trump really broke this man.

[@FoursWithin]

​@@ronin1648 It's always telling when people repeat old shallow bandwagon memes just how much value any of their comments have.

[@chasecorrigan6596]

@@ronin1648 I would say false. I’m voting for trump over Harris, but I’m not happy about it. I think Sam refuses to not point out the insane things trump does, like contradict himself within minutes and not even care. To someone like Sam that doesn’t make sense, why would someone live that way? Trump type politicians can be very dangerous and Sam refuses to not point that out. I bet if you sit down with him he’s not a huge fan of Harris or the Democratic Party either. Shit he has gone against Islam and lots of the dumb shit the far left spouts multiple times

[@orengilad]

Rich, you have my utmost respect for uploading this fascinating interview with Sam. I'm afraid many people are too attached to their narratives and will cover their ears, but you've done a lot of good for the sake of truth and honest discourse. As someone who lives in a warzone, I appreciate this tremendously and can confirm what he's saying. Ignore the snowflaky unsubscribers; the truth-seekers and the deep-thinkers will thank you for this, as do I 🙏

[@thomaswipf7986]

I noticed negative comments too. Their minds are obviously closed, didnt read the book and have no idea what they are parroting. They dont know how to have discourse 😂

[@BarrySometimes]

@@thomaswipf7986 99.9999999999% of the time, if you simply ask said closed minds to provide, well anything, that supports their view of Sam, they'll either choose not to respond or assert they need not support their assertions, heh

[@yallgonemadd3786]

watch jimmy dore he will tell you about sam harris

[@thomaswipf7986]

What is a Sam Harris? He isn't the point, nor is anyone else. Read "Closing of the American Mind" and maybe you'll understand. It's the why not the what....why do you believe what you believe?

[@brianmeen2158]

“Are too attached to their narratives” Yes both sides are. Each has numerous puppets that spit out lies on a daily basis - Tucker, Maddow, Lemon, Hannity, Dyson etc etc

[@mayurshembekar6538]

Sam harris has to be one of the most influencial and articulate person out there. Always inspired by the way he thinks and articulates his thoughts.

[@YourName_2023]

Great observation. The linguistic mastery coming from his mouth shows me his dedication and passion to life and the Universe.

[@nigeljohnwilson4549]

How can one best describe Sam Harris? His eloquence, compelling command of language, and critical thought process are gifts to anyone looking for truth and meaning in life. Such a pleasure listening to your conversation with him, Rich. Thank you!

[@sea_ellef]

A let down. That's how I describe him from now on.

[@stephenschneider4221]

He is the clearest thinker that I know of.

[@chadadkins900]

I like a lot of his thoughts. I’m only 45min in and he trashes Trump and the right. But nothing about any issues on the left. When discussing US politics you would think he would level some amount of criticism on the other party as well. Too bad. I don’t like either side. But what I hate more is people who think one side is more holy than the other. Too bad.

[@alibabaschultz352]

@@chadadkins900 He constantly criticizes the Left. Check out his podcast.

[@000Emina]

A racist!

[@GOD999MODE]

The clarity and cognizance with which Sam Harris speaks on these topics is what draws me in, because I generally share his viewpoints on many things, but haven't done the level of intellectual rigor (perhaps not wired to either), where I can express these topics in such an eloquent way. Rich shares the same ability, which is why he's such a top tier podcaster. Always thorough and succinct.

[@CominDownCandy]

i feel the same way. i’m so fascinated the way he articulates himself and frankly envious that i can’t do the same 🤣

[@axelf4515]

Same here...same here

[@axelf4515]

@@CominDownCandy You need some Buddhism for that envy :D

[@HashFace253]

Would you vote for these guys on a presidential ticket?

[@wanderingdoc5075]

People will think that anyone who speaks with clarity, is articulate, and once in a while throws in a word they haven't heard of, it must mean that the content of what they are saying is true. Unfortunately, this is not the case for Sam.

[@peteopeteo]

What a pleasure it is to see two people whose bodies of work have impacted me so positively. Thank you, Rich!

[@infenity23]

Sam Harris is one of my favorite minds on the planet. This episode was fantastic. Thank you so much for this incredible conversation!

[@JD..........]

Every 6 months or so a 2 hour plus interview of Sam comes along, and I always save it for later. I know I'm about to get a refreshing shower of coherence and inspiration. I have many disagreements with Sam on ideas, all of which are dwarfed by his incredible contributions to spiritual clarity. He's a hero of mine.

[@earlsimon8474]

I’ve supported Sam financially through subscriptions for over 15 years and never regretted it. He’s a voice of reason in troubled times and has the courage of his convictions.

[@Doc569]

Rich is the best at letting his guests speak uninterrupted

[@sea_ellef]

When people are speaking untruths, they should be interrupted.

[@SaviorMoney-777]

Sam needs to be interrupted, and called out on his bullshit.

[@jtflores4681]

​@@SaviorMoney-777ok, so tell me whose books should i read , and please dont say the Christian bible

[@SaviorMoney-777]

@@jtflores4681 Books? You think something is valid because it's in a book?

[@jtflores4681]

@@SaviorMoney-777 oh you are right, it should be a tiktok video instead. Thanks for your remarkable insights

[@willjohn1517]

Sam has been one of the most lucid thinkers on the planet 🌎. Thanks for having him on Rich.

[@MattAngiono]

Lucid on his g3nocidal rhetoric as well?

[@GoogleIsRuiningEverything]

​@MattAngiono can you please specifically cite the articles or pod episodes which left you with the impression that Sam puts out genocidal rhetoric?

[@MattAngiono]

When he was on "Triggernontery" with Eric Weinstein (who I have far more respect for, except on this issue)... They both make all kinds of excuses for Israel acting the way it does. They even denied that there's an occupation. Not sure how anyone can come to that conclusion

[@MattAngiono]

@@GoogleIsRuiningEverything like your name by the way... Google pisses me off constantly

[@GoogleIsRuiningEverything]

@@MattAngiono You and I are arriving at this comment section from different points of view. I don't see Israel's actions as genocidal and therefore defense of those actions wouldn't qualify as genocidal rhetoric in my eyes.

[@sandp9853]

I respect Sam Harris. Well done for having him on Rich. Certainly beats listening to Gisele talk about how it's all about hard work and no luck!

[@mizzounyc]

Lol! So true.

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

Yes, exactly. Thank you 😅. So damn true

[@jessee7334]

​@@mizzounycI found Giselle to be very grounded and humble considering... you just hate her because you can't have her

[@mizzounyc]

@@jessee7334 Given the fact I'm a heterosexual female your "brilliant" analysis is a little bit off. Lol!

[@thellama3239]

@@jessee7334If Tom Brady of all people couldn’t have her, then no man can

[@mathewelsaesser5344]

Sam Harris is my guru. I have been listening to him for the last ten years and his insights have profoundly influenced my life

[@charliewalker9443]

Agreed.

[@FoulBundy]

Same man, which is why its so wild to me to go to some comment sections and people are just calling him the weirdest stuff, acting as if he is stupid or something; it's so fascinating to be on the same planet and seemingly experience such starkly different realities.

[@diego61422]

save yourself while you can

[@subdom6470]

Same here. His wisdom and mindset pulled me out of a deep depression and I’m forever grateful.

[@tigermilk96]

@@FoulBundywhen you get big or known enough there will undoubtedly be people that MUST do this - the problem is they pretty much do not know why or could barely substantiate it. This is the issue with contrarianism WITHOUT the actual study of the concept. And countering just for the sake for countering, no pragmatic functionality or value at all…

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

I have to say this is the best podcast with Sam Harris I have ever heard. Mostly the talk of his spirituality and how it came about. He’s only just dabbled in it, but he really explained it a greater detail. Such detail I could actually understand it for once.❤

[@JaxWylds]

Sam so often has to address the same facile arguments over and over again. It was a joy to see an interviewer who could take Sam's thoughts to the next level.

[@brianmeen2158]

Amazes me that these folks can talk about these issues over and over and over

[@jhodapp]

@@brianmeen2158 it’s because they truly love thinking and talking about them. Sam’s mentioned this before, he hasn’t had a single day of work since he decided to converge his life passions and his “job”.

[@chasecorrigan6596]

@@brianmeen2158 maybe because they are the issues that have plagued humankind for a hundred thousand years? And Sam’s thoughts and views includes tools to better your life that he sees worthy of sharing over and over and over. And I would agree with him

[@BigToeify]

This may be my favorite guest you’ve had. Thanks Rich.

[@clivespendlove5993]

It would be difficult for me to say how grateful I feel for the work of Sam Harris in this world right now. Even though I don't 'get' some elements of his perspective, he's an intellectual of obvious honesty, a communicator of, and with, such clarity, and a man of great courage.

[@kacyhead547]

Okay, now I love Rich Roll too! What is it about people who Sam chooses to spend his time with? I do tend to like them! Rational, debatable, mostly sane conversations with much learning to gain!!

[@curthennecke]

This podcast is a master-class in effective articulation of complex concepts and commentary. Very insightful Rich and Sam.

[@henrynovell8752]

Rich, please try and do round two soon. We love Sam’s work and energy and you are the perfect extractor of his wisdom.

[@loppan4534]

Sam Harris is a sane voice and I admire his courage ❤.I’ve been waiting for this conversation

[@KTravRuNEr]

I love Harris. Have been reading his work since college over a decade or so now. I’ve always admired him and frankly am jealous I’m not this brave or smart❤.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Do not put yourself down. When it comes to Trump, his critical thinking shuts down.

[@Carddaddy311]

It’s so refreshing to listen to two people who are rooted in reality

[@JackSchitt-p9t]

Imagine believing that.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

When it comes to Trump, Sam Harris should debate Victor Davis Hanson.

[@Carddaddy311]

@@JackSchitt-p9t ok explain…

[@Carddaddy311]

@@Seekthetruth3000 explain then

[@Carddaddy311]

@@JackSchitt-p9t I do believe it… instead of saying nothing how about you actually try to prove a point? Or do you actually just have nothing to say?? If you have nothing to say then I recommend shutting the fuck up 👍

[@jithenin]

All Set to dive deep into your conversation with SAM HARRIS, thank you RICH for very RICH PODCAST’S on regular basis 👍❤

[@1sweetsublime]

Best guest ever, please have Sam back soon

[@DaboooogA]

Sam has the rare ability to hit current issues with a jarring dose of common sense

[@cinemar]

I agree, but not with covid and Trump.

[@Spot-0n]

He's a dumb intellectual.

[@jasonOfTheHills]

@@cinemar Think about that for a moment. Do you actually believe that he has one way of thinking on every single topic except the two that you disagree with him on?

[@ScorpionF1RE----USA]

yeah, if you think voting for 'biden and friends' again, is the best bet. theres nothing to even talk about here

[@Righton23]

The best.

[@JustCuriousThoughts]

Social media has caused everyone to think that they are experts in every conceivable topic. Hence, if you don’t agree with the majority or whatnot, that you don’t support them and want to suppress them. You can agree to disagree with people and know it’s not all bad intentions.

[@deanf7061]

Everyone wants to be famous and rich. No one cares about truth since it won't enrich them. As a matter of fact any change that gets you 'likes' is ok since you only wish to get paid.

[@3nertia]

@@deanf7061 Yep! Thanks capitalism! Profits over People!

[@caina4678]

Sam is a true modern day philosopher and architect of lucid thought. While I don't agree with everything he believes, his ability to articulate with such a clear depth of insight, and in such an eloquent fashion, is admirable and something this world needs so much more of. Equally his ability to apply that same remarkable skill of clear language toward explaining, in rather simplistic terms, the essentially unexplainable world of the psychedelic (and spiritual!) journey is so fascinating. I've had many such experiences myself and I can relate so easily with what he's saying about his own experiences with psychedelics. What a gift to humanity he is.

[@pvsk10]

Sam is a great human being and thinker, thanks for having him

[@bellastar464]

a racist?

[@jmanoochx]

I like how Rich listens. It's very sincere, and unlike many podcast hosts who just want to join in or lead.

[@carrieolson3352]

Sanity. Thanks for having Sam on Rich.

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Sam is a perfect example of someone whom I don't agree with at all in general philosophically, pr politically. Yet I have a tremendous amount kf respect for him. As a great mind and an interesting individual. We don't get enough of that anymore.

[@despinakourou8548]

Two of my favourite podcasters together! Thank you Rich, I find this very brave on your side☆

[@myaalberto2959]

Dangg!!!! Rich you have been on streak!!!! Empowering our minds back to back with all these amazing guest & their own unique perspectives!!!! You are definitely leveling it up!!!! Loyal listener to the content you gift us consistently & eloquently!!!! I’m learning full circle & tapping into my own limited beliefs that have been ingrained since I was child!!!! Ommggg love this podcast episode 🙏🔥🔥!!!!

[@ayhaneyikan7842]

Sam Harris 100% of the time: 🤨

[@Cogbyrn]

Cursed to always smell what the Rock is cooking.

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

That must mean you’re jabbed, no heart or cancer problems yet?

[@kendallneisess4680]

😂

[@samanthaschlomer4888]

finally someone said it 😂love Sam

[@MuSSACian]

😂😂😂

[@Turjuman_2001]

The channel's description clearly states that RR is exploring the human potential across a spectrum -- mind, body, and spirit. Sam is an influential reasonable figure in at least two of these areas. Thanks for bringing Sam.

[@captainzappbrannagan]

Sam is a top notch thinker with reason and rational thinking paramount. Always love to hear from him.

[@dandybufo9664]

I listen when Sam Harris is talking .

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

Not me after he called me idiot for not getting kill shit

[@rickicoughlan8299]

Ohh Sam Harris . . . Queuing this one up for the drive to work tomorrow here in Oz.

[@h0lesome]

FACTS

[@CianBrennan]

Is it a 3h drive? haha (hopefully not and you'll listen to it in chunks)

[@rickicoughlan8299]

@@CianBrennan It's one hour each way so I'll be listening in slices.

[@YinzerYan]

"MoMmY mOmMy is that you?!" 😂 ✈️

[@KramGamesOfficial]

lmaoo

[@elizabethtily735]

😂

[@rondovk]

Sam needs to do standup lmao

[@EvoBioChemical]

lol

[@miaranee]

Shit was genius 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@anuraglamsal5142]

Loved it. Sam is a joy to listen to.

[@institutmorningkiss]

Sam is a valuable and refreshing beacon of clear thinking in a confused world. Thanks for this discussion

[@lirazdemasure936]

This was one of your best episodes Rich! I enjoyed the conversation and the fact it lasted for such a long time. I appreciate both of you and Sam is absolutely one of the greatest.

[@erikstoop5029]

You had me at Sam Harris x Rich Roll 🤩

[@davidpesekmuller3883]

I really liked to watch Rich listen in this episode, he's got such a good poise. Really admire his skills 👌🏻

[@pearljam_1]

This is the show I’ve been waiting for. Thanks RR - can’t wait to watch.

[@Drebin4209]

I can relate. Lost some family during Covid along with getting older and all the psychological baggage that brings… crashed hard. That’s WITH an amazing family in tow. The negative emotions were still there. I started reading all about meditation, Buddhism etc. Haven’t looked back. Feel the best I have in years. The mind is everything.

[@JenniferMyers]

“A Hopeful Way Forward” would’ve been a perfect title for this episode. (We all already know, very unfortunately, what’s wrong with our world.) Sam’s voice is a critical one in the landscape of superfluous noise in the digital space; so grateful for the both of you.

[@noteprints]

Hope you noticed the title change!

[@dfinma]

15:28 Our institutions have repeatedly and consitently proven that they are corrupt and not what's best for most people. They might do what's best for a very few people (hint: the ruling class) under the guise of general welfare but examples of this -- the general good that is -- are vanishingly rare.

[@haroldcheeseburger]

This is some of the best of Sam Harris.

[@matthewhook3668]

I agree. He sounds particularly level headed. He tends to lose his patience which I understand but it’s easy to tell he’s in a good, perhaps more stoic place right now. I love it. Gives me faith in the world 😅

[@oliverjamito9902]

My Host RICH thank you for having sincere conversations with my Host Harris!

[@colefunderburk6130]

I cannot thank you enough for doing the heavy lifting in sense making Mr. Harris

[@patrickj8581]

The way Sam Harris speaks is an art form. He strings together seemingly different concepts through analogy so flawlessly. 🤌🏻

[@SarahSmith-vt3oc]

Yeah a little better than camela

[@therealmauriziodangelo]

I really appreciate the way Rich approached this interview and I loved the details that Sam went into about the experience of non-dual awareness. 👌

[@GeorgeFarmerStudios]

I’ve been following Sam for years and I use his Waking Up app daily. No surprises in the content here specifically but it was great to hear you two vibe so well. Thank you 🙏 Edit - the “mummy mummy is that you” pilot scenario made me lol

[@justinradford4701]

A very interesting discussion. Thank you. I’m interested in the assessment of what is happening in Gaza but feel disappointed in the lack of recognition of the huge loss of life over there, particularly on the Palestinian side.

[@svetlanahernandez2933]

Thank you, guys. Happiness is a state of mind, not a state of affairs. Let's be happy! 😀😀😀

[@karkasnatschka5779]

coming from a lousy youtube interview with elon musk(the supposed genius), I had to adjust to the structured/compressed/highly sensitive way of speaking/thinking Sam Harris naturally has..what a relief...

[@KFLorenz]

Now this is a crossover I never would have imagined when I read Sam´s and Rich´s books each years apart, great stuff! Thank you for having Sam on!

[@mileskeller5244]

You can always count on Sam Harris to calmly, and logically dismantly fallacious and absurd claims and then extrapolate on the implications it has on us a society. Best conversation yet.

[@janelltrosclair]

Just what I needed this Monday morning ♥️♥️ Thank you Sam and Rich. Both of you have helped me so much these last few months.

[@mrrecluse7002]

What an island of sanity, and expert communication this show demonstrated. Made me an instant subscriber. Thank you, and thumbs up. As an avid Alan Watts fan for over 50 years, I was delighted to see I'm far from alone.

[@staticGenerator4You]

This podcast highlights the subject matter that I've loved to hear Sam elaborate on over the years.

[@zerosometime5655]

I am not on the left and not an atheist and I find Sam to be one the best mindfulness communicators there is. I could listen to him for countless hours. Great teacher! As for Rich: he is new to me, but he seems like a really good interviewer.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

Hitchen's commented many years ago that having TWO messianic cults wanting the same space will not likely end well or peacefully. Both sides insist that god is only on their side. Current troubles seem in large part to me to be a result of the Balfour declaration in 1926? I have listened since Golda Mier and Edward Said days to both sides but there seems to be no statesmen today from either side working toward sharing the same space and living in peace so we continue to have death, hatred and war. Thanks much for having Sam Harris on Rich.

[@RedIria]

This is a lazy reduction of reality. It's not as simple as one religion vs. another. Only one "cult" keeps staring those wars. And flying planes into buildings, or suicide bombing shopping markets, and glorifying the historic and present perpetrators, while publicly preaching hate.

[@RedIria]

You're oversimplifying. This is not a my-god vs. your-god scenario. If you want to know who the bad guys are, ask yourself which side actually needs weapons to stay alive, and which side could bring peace by dropping their weapons today.

[@cfpowerbarn]

I kind of enjoy listening to Sam, but I've heard all of this stuff before from him. The real star here is Rich Roll. Rich really shows off his chops by being able to keep pace with Sam in terms of knowledge, eloquence, clarity and balance. Thank you RR!!!!

[@Eserr7856]

I've never listened to a full talk by Sam Harris, because his style of speaking although well thought out, seems dry to me. What ideas or thoughts of Sam Harris do you do find most important?

[@smilebot484]

seeing quite a few negative comments. that's a good sign he's on the right track. i'm 30 mins in and enjoying the discussion so far.

[@MattAngiono]

How exactly is that a good sign lol? Controversial doesn't inherently mean good

[@GoogleIsRuiningEverything]

​@@MattAngionoindications and guarantees are two different things.

[@MattAngiono]

@@GoogleIsRuiningEverything clearly. I'm just saying that negative comments don't in any way mean you're "on the right track" and can just as easily mean you're full of it

[@ztheiss]

​@@MattAngionoit's okay, Matt. We've seen your comments where you're a useful idiot for Hamas.

[@rockapedra1130]

So we should judge a podcast good if a lot of people think it is crap? Hmmm.

[@tobydavidson8]

He explains high high levels concepts, ideas, observations with such clarity for those not as smart but interested and curious about such ideas. Bravo

[@AndyfromWrexham]

I feel like Sam is speaking my thoughts here. I know this is boring but I agree with almost everything he says here. Thank goodness for him. He's a one-off.

[@ShariCravesFruit]

Why did this conversation have to end?! 😩 Loved every word! ❤️

[@rememberingme983]

Keep it radically and thoroughly simple. Self-awareness reveals thoughts arise without a thinker. Continuing self-awareness realises itself as the consciousness that contains all things, simply because there is no thinker, so there is no world external, nothing outside you. The emergent properties of this realisation are love, bliss, and wisdom. All that is left to do is to maintain self-awareness, acting in complete freedom.

[@kennelson3848]

Only thoughts create suffering..nothing 'really happens' but this moment..your 'entire life' being only a moment.

[@MrAntialienation]

This conversation is excellent but these periodic commercial pauses just killed it for me!

[@entrevisiones605]

One of the most revealing and mind-expanding conversations ever on a podcast. Thank you both.

[@Dadication3]

Thank you both gentlemen, as an RN who was broken by the pandemic, I really needed that.

[@TisDana]

I can’t imagine.

[@ontoitj]

This is becoming my favorite pod❤

[@pete_shand]

Happy to see Sam Harris talk. Wish the click bait would be dialed back though. Can RR's social media team please take a chill pill

[@CZMaestro]

Fantastic. Thank you so much. Incredible to also be a “follower”, per se, of Sam and listening to a conversation which, if I was a privileged as you, may’ve had with him myself. And now I ALSO have that privilege, to some extent, because of your good work here. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@TheLifeLists]

This is probably the best podcast I've ever seen with Sam Harris. Bravo!

[@DavidRamos-nz4bh]

That was epic. I’m very familiar with Sam and adding him to your podcast was awesome. Thank you.

[@lily73733]

Thank you Sam, you keep me sane right now ❤

[@frankstowerdeal]

Thank you, Rich! Sam is brilliant but polarizing so kudos for taking on a little risk to platform his brilliance.

[@johnLucas-pj2ll]

'entangled with mind without the awareness of it. The full arrival of the present moment. Beautifully said. The conversation I need. Peace

[@contactammy]

Rich, you are so knowledgeable about the topics and asked such good questions that you provide the space for Sam to go into details on consciousness and non-duality (the ultimate reason behind meditation). Thank you so much!

[@willd.8040]

I experimented quite a bit w drugs back in my 20s, and NOTHING came even close to how great MDMA was. It was just the most amazing experience, every time I took it. I was always with friends, and everyone was just so free to express themselves without any thought of how it would be perceived. People telling each other how much they loved each other and how much they meant to each other. It just makes you feel so good physically and mentally. The predominant feeling that I and others I knew that took it was LOVE. They used to use MDMA in couple's therapy, because of how open and expressive people are under its influence, so couples can hash out years of problems quickly. People finally tell each other how they really feel about each other, without any fear of rejection or awkwardness.. Raves were full of people on MDMA back in the 90s, and everyone was so cool and friendly, and open with each other. Even strangers would say things that you normally don't hear from even your closest loved ones lol. Made many friends on ecstasy, and they are some of my fondest memories of my 20s.

[@krystynaamalfi6640]

my favorite podcast for many years. Thank you Rich!

[@DR-rk9lk]

Why

[@michelle4688]

enthralling convo. thanks gentlemen!

[@ps5392]

I’ve been familiar with Sam for years and consider myself a fan. This was really interesting just hearing him be able to open up. He’s such a good communicator of ideas. Thanks for allowing him a forum in which to speak, aside from his own of course. 😉

[@Bronco541]

Excited for round 2! These topics are all close to my heart!

[@observerone6727]

There is an answer/solution to the question of what is consciousness. Two epistemological 'puzzle pieces' in the solution are 1) thought is physically made of forces flowing through neural structures that include loops, comparitors, and differencing, and 2) existence is always and exactly now (the duration of every Now is zero). This is why when being in states of flow, the sense of time disappears. After experiencing this, and with practice, one can step into this state by simply choosing to BE. The causal continuum that is the universe is just running. Enjoy the ride.

[@BallsworthBallsbury]

I dig this comment.

[@HansSprungfeld716]

Thank you Sam, very cool!

[@yakoubyakoub9315]

My two favorites. Bless you both. Om shanti.

[@rodolfocamilo4325]

Sam’s ability to use the right words to explain complex ideas is impressive.

[@sunsetguy37]

First time Rich viewer, and I am a fan of Sam, just noticing how calm or sedate his frame is, while out-sourcing his perspectives. Meditation works🙏

[@nancyroberts9776]

Cool guy. Great interview. Thanks Rich❤

[@newearthlivingithaca]

Best description of non-duality ever!

[@schelsullivan]

Conversation is all we have and long form conversations such as this are key.

[@tsi2568]

This was a great conversation. I am looking forward to Sam being back on, hopefully very soon!