Sam Harris - Take Back Control Of Your Mind (4K)

Sam Harris is a best selling author, philosopher, neuroscientist and a podcaster.
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The entire world seems to be at each other's throats and finding peace in the chaos is becoming increasingly difficult. But there are tools at our disposal to improve the quality of our lives. As Sam says on this episode, “Wisdom is a matter of making your mind your friend”.
Expect to learn what Sam’s life is like after Twitter, Sam’s reflections on his famous talk on death and the present moment, how to live a life full of meaning, how to take your mindfulness off the cushion and into the real world, Sam's thoughts on Tucker Carlson's Twitter move, his opinion on Andrew Tate, RFK Jr, Andrew Huberman and Jordan Peterson, whether have reached peak woke, Sam’s take on young Western men converting to Islam and much more...
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Life After Twitter
09:42 Is Tucker Carlson Leading the Media Revolution?
18:16 How to Live Well While Accepting Death
26:39 The Rise of Andrew Tate
33:19 Is the Bible As Wise as We Make it Out to Be?
37:12 Will Sam Rekindle His Relationship with Jordan Peterson?
45:37 What Sam Thinks When People Say He’s ‘Lost It’
49:38 Why Has RFK Jr Become So Popular?
58:50 Principles for Being More Present in Life
1:08:34 How Meditation Can Improve Your Mindset
1:13:31 How Our Consciousness is Influenced By What We Feel
1:22:39 Why Are Our Inner Voices So Critical?
1:25:55 Finding Balance Between Gratitude & Ambition
1:37:17 The Ability to Find Pleasure in Smaller Experiences
1:47:46 The Power of the Story You Tell Yourself
1:53:12 Does Sam Regret His Deconstruction of Religion?
2:02:46 Society’s ‘Keeping Up With the Joneses’ Mentality
2:08:21 What if Christopher Hitchens Was Alive Today?
2:14:37 Reacting to Western Men Converting to Islam
2:24:49 Will Our Civilisation Make it to the Next Century?
2:28:15 Are We Prepared if a Worse Pandemic Occurred?
2:43:23 Sam’s Advice to People Feeling Lost in Life
2:49:03 Sam's Opinion on Andrew Huberman
2:53:21 How Sam Avoids Audience Capture
3:07:49 Recording Sam’s Daily Meditations
3:11:26 Where to Find Sam
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[@ChrisWillx]

Hello you legends. The cinema production took a lot of planning to make it look like this, I really hope you enjoy it!! Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Life After Twitter 09:42 Is Tucker Carlson Leading the Media Revolution? 18:16 How to Live Well While Accepting Death 26:39 The Rise of Andrew Tate 33:19 Is the Bible As Wise as We Make it Out to Be? 37:12 Will Sam Rekindle His Relationship with Jordan Peterson? 45:37 What Sam Thinks When People Say He’s ‘Lost It’ 49:38 Why Has RFK Jr Become So Popular? 58:50 Principles for Being More Present in Life 1:08:34 How Meditation Can Improve Your Mindset 1:13:31 How Our Consciousness is Influenced By What We Feel 1:22:39 Why Are Our Inner Voices So Critical? 1:25:55 Finding Balance Between Gratitude & Ambition 1:37:17 The Ability to Find Pleasure in Smaller Experiences 1:47:46 The Power of the Story You Tell Yourself 1:53:12 Does Sam Regret His Deconstruction of Religion? 2:02:46 Society’s ‘Keeping Up With the Joneses’ Mentality 2:08:21 What if Christopher Hitchens Was Alive Today? 2:14:37 Reacting to Western Men Converting to Islam 2:24:49 Will Our Civilisation Make it to the Next Century? 2:28:15 Are We Prepared if a Worse Pandemic Occurred? 2:43:23 Sam’s Advice to People Feeling Lost in Life 2:49:03 Sam's Opinion on Andrew Huberman 2:53:21 How Sam Avoids Audience Capture 3:07:49 Recording Sam’s Daily Meditations 3:11:26 Where to Find Sam 58:56 Principles for Being More Present in Life 1:08:36 How Meditation Can Improve Your Mindset 1:13:33 How Our Consciousness is Influenced By What We Feel 1:22:39 Why Are Our Inner Voices So Critical? 1:25:57 Finding Balance Between Gratitude & Ambition 1:37:18 The Ability to Find Pleasure in Smaller Experiences 1:47:47 The Power of the Story You Tell Yourself 1:53:13 Does Sam Regret His Deconstruction of Religion? 2:02:47 Society’s ‘Keeping Up With the Joneses’ Mentality 2:08:21 What if Christopher Hitchens Was Alive Today? 2:14:37 Reacting to Western Men Converting to Islam 2:24:49 Will Our Civilisation Make it to the Next Century? 2:28:15 Are We Prepared if a Worse Pandemic Occurred? 2:43:23 Sam’s Advice to People Feeling Lost in Life 2:49:03 Sam's Opinion on Andrew Huberman 2:53:21 How Sam Avoids Audience Capture 3:07:49 Recording Sam’s Daily Meditations 3:11:26 Where to Find Sam

[@ricardotemporalgrein4482]

Thanks Chris, listening it from Brazil.

[@notanemoprog]

Are there corpses of children featured? I literally do not care otherwise

[@Vlad-vk3mm]

Why mute yourself laughing? Those would be great too haha

[@notanemoprog]

@@alibabaschultz352 Ah sweetie, Sam is not going to carnally consort with you

[@ItsameAlex]

I'd love to see a discussion between Sam and Jason Reza Jorjani

[@hubermanlab]

Great conversation and thank you for the kind mention!

[@ChrisWillx]

Thanks mate, big love

[@mindchimp]

You're welcome huberman!

[@58harwood]

“Oh, the irony!”

[@DjZephy]

Andrew Huberman!!!! You are loved

[@Pilkie101]

Love you ❤ saint 😢

[@vvvvvv8876]

Love how Sam says “ if you have the bandwidth to listen to a 3 hour podcast then you’ve hit the sweet spot and will have plenty of opportunity” while I pick dorito crumbs out of my bellybutton

[@JudoP_slinging]

Listening to a 3 hour podcast is much easier than cleaning my room. Not sure what that means.

[@Stierenkloot]

Having opportunity and doing something with it are two separate things

[@albertlevins9191]

This.

[@Nitrotix1]

It at least means that you have a huge advantage over the TikTok crowd that gets bored in literally 10 seconds if the content they're scrolling past isn't entirely optimized.

[@danfontaine8179]

@@Nitrotix1 that content is garbaggge, straight up making people dumber

[@imagecrafting]

Chris I know this is your podcast but 2 things Sam Harris said in this conversation crystalized 2 thoughts for me. One is I've been trying to come up with a daily affirmation that is not corny and that is really me and when he uttered the phrase "Greek level tragedy" I knew that was it. So the affirmation I came up with around that was "Michael, You Are Loved and Forgiven Despite Your Greek Level Tragedies." But more importantly I have been searching my entire 56 years for a personal mission statement if you will, and the metaphor of trying to maintain straight path despite crosswinds spoke to my aviation heart. And so thanks to you and obviously Sam Harris, but you because if I hadn't found your podcast I wouldn't have found this conversation I have come up with this as my personal life statement: The True Heading I am attempting to track despite heaving social Crosswinds and sudden internal Downdrafts is to live an unashamed, authentic life before mankind and an inner life of tranquil contentment. Thank you for your podcast and thank you Sam Harris for two pieces of earth shattering inspiration in one talk. Astounding.

[@justwar76]

Best wishes on your journey. We're on a similar path.

[@sammisseldine1768]

Absolute Legend! This man has saved my life ten times over and I love him for it

[@jackhawn9730]

Chris, longtime listener and longer time general podcast listener. You’re changing the game, man. The quality of your interviewing and interviewees is superb, the quality of cinematography, the care for aesthetic and artistic beauty and appreciation for the way in which your already good work is and can such be elevated; it is all easy to appreciate. I’m excited to see where the show is heading if this recent excellence in content is only a step in its evolution. It’s inspired me to wonder how I can elevate myself and the work I output beyond the norm. Looking forward to Jordan 2.0, hope you manage to capture him in such atmosphere and in as many pixels. Thanks for being an antidote to the chaos of modern life and for taking the more difficult road of creating genuinely meaningful and high-brow long form content in a world ruled by cheap short-form thrills.

[@girlplanetboy]

Chris is the exemplar example of the adage "You can take X out of Y but you can never take the Y out of X". He is a man steeped in northern England's no bullshit culture, where a spade is truly called a spade and where any other nomenclature is fiction and hyperbole; therefore, by definition, inconsequential to reality, ergo meaningless drivel. Great man - even greater show. Thumbs up for Chris; dumbs down for clowns.

[@zacharyalger2302]

@@girlplanetboy you confused me a great deal after the semi-colon. maybe I am a clown?

[@girlplanetboy]

@@zacharyalger2302 There is no 'maybe'; you ARE a clown! 😀

[@scorps192]

​@@girlplanetboyirony. You sound clown-ish

[@ClihtYeastwood]

@@girlplanetboyahh yes, northern England. The most racist part of the country 😂

[@rachelbrogniet2292]

Each time i listen to Sam, it encourages me to learn and think more deeply.

[@albertbanerjee4828]

Beautifully shot and thought provoking. I think I saw a much earlier podcast (about cheating? or heartbreak?) that was filmed on an incredibly puffy brown couch. This was beautiful. And I'm really appreciating the care with the lighting and visuals. Of course a great conversation too. I really appreciate Sam's careful and nuanced articulation of ideas. The fact that he is rigorously critical of religion yet respects spirituality is a beautiful move through complex terrain. So much so he has one of the best meditation apps I've come across. One that does real justice to the diverse philosophy and wisdom of the Buddhist and yogic traditions.

[@rorymatthews]

Astonishing lower back endurance from Sam. This man really sat unsupported for 3 hours.

[@fazilamakesmovies]

Must be the effect of long meditation sessions.

[@kevingalls]

I mean did you check out his guns? The man has been strength training.

[@gijoey5912]

He put on a damn posture clinic.

[@alaakela]

He does BJJ.

[@sebcamm4604]

one of the pros of yoga and meditation :)

[@mactireliath2356]

Getting truly present is definitely one of the most difficult undertakings one can attempt. It is a hidden treasure to be sure

[@rondovk]

Hidden in plain sight ✌️

[@thelobster7277]

It’s not that hard. I’m present right now

[@MRKDjarod]

@@thelobster7277 yea its not that hard idk why monks spend their entire lives dedicated to the practice. You are a God. You have found the key to unlock true mindfulness. People should bow to you. Can't believe it was so easy, guess some people have it and some don't, and boy do you have it. Such a simple task, just be present! So stupid. Idk why it's even worth talking about. You will die with pure equanimity since you are so present. Please teach all of us great master of present-ness.

[@MystiqWisdom]

@@MRKDjarod I think he was just joking.

[@mattbabb.]

@@MRKDjarodchill bro it’s just youtube

[@Puleczech]

I am so damn glad Sam is getting more and more exposure.

[@mattblack118]

For being a totalitarian and a moron. I agree.

[@riverjustice]

That doesn't make sense. He's one of the most famous internet figures.

[@Puleczech]

@@riverjustice Yeah, but how big that bubble is though? Because of latest events, KZbin algorithm gets him more and more exposure to people who don't know him yet or are not that familiar with. Which is very good.

[@afathersday8807]

Nice to get introduced to you through Sam, Chris. Sam is the absolute best. Great conversation.

[@mattblack118]

If Sam was in charge you'd be thrown in jail and destroyed for having the "wrong" political beliefs. The man is a dangerous moron.

[@musashikosugi1]

Chris Williams has done an outstanding job here. Very sharp interviewer - never missing the opportunity to ask very good questions.

[@deenzmartin6695]

WHO IN THE FUCK IS CHRIS WILLIAMS?

[@saeedwho]

As a religious man, this is my first time hearing Sam Harris in its entirety I've always seen portions of his talk and his beliefs in general, but that's only half of the truth as he said, brilliant guy, i thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and kudos to you Chris.

[@Gotprivacy-noyoudont]

My first thought was how arrogant he is

[@grannyannie2948]

In my opinion you haven't missed anything. I first came across him interviewing Douglas Murray. He spent most of the interview sanctimoniously criticizing Douglas for speaking to someone who had spoken to someone who had spoken to a white supremisist, according to Sam. Since then I've heard his horrendous opinions on Triggernometry towards the unvaxed, topped off with words to the effect he doesn't care if Biden kills babies because he's not Trump. I'm not American by the way.

[@grannyannie2948]

​@@Gotprivacy-noyoudontI agree, though I wasn't surprised. I always thought he was a nasty sanctimonious creature.

[@kylezakk]

@@billyb6001 Cap

[@zacharyalger2302]

@@grannyannie2948 he is not a nasty creature at all, in my opinion.

[@kropotkinbeard1]

"The reason for studying philosophy is to become comfortable with not knowing."

[@tristanmoller9498]

I‘m reading Kant right now (at least trying to) and it is quite soothing knowing that other people questioned how we can know absolutely anything to be true in this world at all. I had Descartes‘ mental break down last semester and it kept me up for a couple of nights. Descartes invokes God though, Kant does not.

[@ebert8756]

I think i will always be happy to listen to sam harris.❤

[@roadie1123]

Sam is lowkey hilarious. I would pay money to see him do standup (I see you in stitches, Chris!)

[@user-zx4ds8mt9b]

He makes me laugh too 😂

[@briana5772]

Yeah! When he said Gavin Newsom was "perfectly coiffed" I laughed so loud.

[@geisenm]

You dropped it so casually, but I am absolutely dying over "ideologically spit-roasted"

[@ItsameAlex]

I didn't even catch that..

[@mobydookfitness]

I thought the same thing 😂😂😂

[@JHimminy]

👨🏼🐦👨🏻

[@FreddotheWheelchairGuy]

Same!

[@danladking9788]

Time stamp??

[@theemperor4901]

Love this insight "Even beyond time your attention is all you have, your true wealth is the quality of your attention".

[@onepunchflan3071]

Quality of cognition as a whole is the most valuable asset along with time.

[@ange9547]

I have not watched it yet. Did Harris actually say that?

[@theemperor4901]

@@ange9547 Yes

[@volo7877]

​@ange9547 he has said this 100s of times during his carrier and on his Waking Up app and Making Sense podcast. He is a great intellectual who understands the human mind and shares his insights with us in simple terms

[@theemperor4901]

@@freddieoblivion6122 What! his political takes? You know there are millions of people who agree on his political takes as well. Your echo chamber has made you form an opinion on Sam Harris which is not really authentic and even if you disagree He is not primarily a "political commentator". Worldwide he is known for his work on philosophy, religions and mind. His books and waking up app changed my life for the better . His political opinion does not discard his other work.

[@AdeebaZamaan]

One day decades ago I was pissed off about something but got distracted. After dealing with the distraction, I sought to remember what I'd been thinking before. When I did remember, my mind seized with glee on my former irritant, and I witnessed my mind's proclivity. Now I recognize infatuation with my narratives and I can head it off at the pass.

[@bryandraughn9830]

I hear you. When I learned to suspect my conclusions specifically, my life changed. That's where the errors were hiding. Now, I even suspect that realization in the hopes of finding more permanent things. The freedom is breathtaking. Peace

[@kristinakrstevska5797]

I don't really watch movies,this was and will be my most detailed movi to remember,if I make sense of how I feel ? like you two are just reading my ❤! Because you two just make so much sense! Thank you ❤and well done to your team for beautifully put together 🎉.

[@jakemilano8868]

Love Sam. Favorite interview with him in a while. Your familiarity with his views and past conversations really gave you a leg up - Using the death and the present moment quote to kick off a topic being the best example.

[@dieselphiend]

Do you also call people 'nazis'?

[@jakemilano8868]

@@dieselphiend sup?

[@dieselphiend]

@@jakemilano8868 Do you agree with Sam labeling people as 'Nazi's', regardless of the subjectivity of it? Do you believe in the so called 'greater good'?

[@munknown9]

@@dieselphiendSup

[@dieselphiend]

@@munknown9 Shouldn't you be at Disneyland or something?

[@jessewallace12able]

Super happy we still have legitimate philosophers around. Got rid of Twitter last year to help focus on school. Then I ended up reading a classic book this summer. I stay off social media (not youtube obviously) and life is way better.

[@bobmat_23]

Same here! Stay safe, friend!

[@badgerlife9541]

Nice! 👏 Which classic did you read?

[@sanriosonderweg]

@jessewallace12able The man who rebranded utilitarianism isn't a philosopher. Just embarrassing. Examined in depth on the A Walrus channel episode on him "The Curious case of Sam Harris", also Emil Kirkegaards substack.

[@taongatakaro8411]

​@@freedomlife3623.... totally agree, also, Harris regularly takes expert opinions and enjoys their respect, publically debates intellectual heavyweights, and contests his ideas or opinions.

[@stevesaperstein2330]

Sam. I’ve been practicing Buddhism for 50 years . I think you have discovered some extremely beneficial insight. Congratulations and all my best!!!

[@imagine4793]

Lately I've been Counting my blessings.... this has greatly aided Mindfulness and WellBeing... purely enjoyed this conversation...

[@michaelgrisafi821]

Jesus, Sam is so boring.

[@dianedevery3711]

​@@michaelgrisafi821And yet, here you are.

[@johndough1264]

His quote about what the reaction to covid would have been if he was right is insane peak level narcissism.

[@5.dot.connector]

Sam, I am very thankful to you. Many times during listening, I've had this notion that someone was putting my vague feelings into the most eloquent words. I very much agree with you on religion, the middle ground between right and left and especially our relationship with our minds. Chris, I am very thankful to you, for bringing Sam on and giving such a beautiful space.

[@neomacchio4692]

I agree on this: But he’s still going down with the Covid ship and is still 💯 deranged on Trump.

[@FvckN0]

I only want to comment that I fully agree with OP. Could not have said it any better.

[@blackops9572]

“Deranged” is a bit extreme, no? Maybe wrong is a better choice?

[@Satskap83]

As a long time Making Sense listener and Waking Up user it fills my heart with joy that you were able to capture his insight in all these topics in one video. So much wisdom, and such good production and preperation. I also dream of the day when Sam and Jordan meets up again, on any topic. Much appriciation!

[@bucksfan77]

Sam Harris is one of the most evil people alive today and you are a fool for.listening to him

[@tbd407]

Jordan needs to stay in his lane, he has gotten a messiah complex, it's embarrassing

[@SamStone1964]

​@@tbd407When would you say that happened?

[@therainman7777]

@@SamStone1964 I don’t know if I would say he has a messiah complex, but I would definitely say I’ve seen a significant change in him basically since he’s been back to fully healthy and fully active online again. And personally, I think more than anything else that Twitter has broken him. Just like it’s broken so many others. This downward spiral where he goes on and on about “anonymous troll demons” and responds to absolute nobodies in his comments sections calling them cowards, it’s just been embarrassing. It’s unbecoming for someone of his stature, his education and profession as a psychologist, and his importance in the world.

[@SamStone1964]

@@therainman7777 Thank you. I pay no attention to twitter so wasn't aware of that. Dr Peterson has had a profoundly positive influence on my life so it's confusing to hear that information. I feel immense compassion for him and whatever he's going through.

[@MurphyIsMyLastName]

So glad to have found this, fantastic work Chris. Excited to check out your other videos.

[@aarongoehle128]

Great balance between listening and giving your own thoughts on a particular subject, Chris.

[@jethropeters4686]

I was definitely in a sweet spot while listening to this 3 hour long podcast. Thanks for sharing a great mind!

[@whatshouldibedoing]

I appreciate the effort you put into sound and video quality man. You’re taking the extra step to care and it’s not going unnoticed

[@erine.5680]

The clarity of Sam's train thought is always surprising to me.Great conversation guys!

[@Empoweredlivingmindset]

Thank you so much for the effort you put into production. I really appreciate the quality. Mr. Williamson I've only recently discovered your show. So far I'm loving it.

[@azaelandy04]

Sam been lifting just as much as he been meditating

[@therainman7777]

Was wondering if anyone else noticed that.

[@bogdanpopescu1401]

@@therainman7777 I did

[@scottkoenig1260]

"Talk to yourself like you are your best friend!" Priceless!!!

[@corqMcc]

I’m increasingly finding Sam Harris fascinating and wise. I see people really challenged by him but he knows himself. And sees wisely. I don’t agree with everything but wow he’s his own man.

[@rasberryfields2132]

Outstanding interview! 👏👏 What Sam said reminded me of a quote I heard years ago: "Just because someone wrote it, it doesn't mean they are right. Most anyone can write."

[@THEMAX00000]

That’s equally true for someone who runs his mouth as much as Sam Harris

[@josephinetracy1485]

The State is Sam Harris' Religion, the Government is his Church, and the Law is his Faith.

[@smilloww2095]

@@THEMAX00000 Yes. Do you think that if you were to ask Sam Harris whether you should believe everything he says he's just gonna say yes? Or do you think he'd recommend you do your own research and not blindly follow his opinions?

[@smilloww2095]

@@josephinetracy1485 Lmao. You can make this analogy about absolutely everything and anything. It's really silly. Also irrelevant.

[@josephinetracy1485]

@@smilloww2095 Sam Harris is a devoutly religious man. The State is his Religion, the Government is his Church, Politicians are his Clergy, Law is his Bible, and he's got lots and lots of faith!

[@copitoh]

First time I listen to one of your podcasts from beginning to end, Chris. It won´t be the last one. Thanks for this. Ps. The quality of the video/photography is just awsome.

[@rattlesnaketv]

Wow. Congratulations man. An incredible amount of thought and effort has gone into this. This is the future of podcasting happening before out eyes 👀

[@kosys5338]

I absolutely agree with Sam's take on social media. I never really cared for social media and have never bothered with it, no Twitter, no Facebook, no Instagram, no Snapchat, no TikTok, no none of it. I leave an occasional comment on KZbin, I think I am subscribed to like three channels. People tell me because of that I'm dysfunctional which makes me laugh and beg to differ. I'm not sure if they have taken a good look at social media lately, if I'm dysfunctional then so be it, I'll take it lol.

[@TheMikesylv]

Same here watch stuff on KZbin that interests me and can’t stand how they recommend videos now

[@cajohnson130]

Agreed and I think it's a major problem that will only get worse. Every person has thier own platform to spread information good or bad. Also the majority of things watched or read is not reality. Things that are negative and create fear are sensationalized. People end up having a warped perspective that is simply not real. The world on social media does not map to the physical world we all live in.

[@kosys5338]

@@cajohnson130 You got it bang on my friend and that is exactly why I don't bother with it. I'm not about to let so called social media put me out of touch with reality as it has done to so many. I agree with you too 100%, Cheers!

[@kosys5338]

@@cajohnson130 The problem is mainstream media is no better. They don't report news anymore, they push agendas.

[@johnluke37]

Psychedelics were what opened me to a there that took me out of the narrow mental bounds. Loved this discussion, excellent questions for a potent and expanded consciousness. Thank you.

[@LewisStadlerArt]

I’ve listened to a lot of Sam Harris interviews and I believe this might be the best one. Thanks very much 🙌🏻

[@Utoko]

Too much time spend on the person Sam Harris and all the surrounding stuff and than it scratches the surface of many popular topics without getting deeper in any of them. This is like a recap episode, good if you never watched a Sam Harris Interview. Since you have listed to a lot of Sam Harris interviews what parts were so good here in your opinion? What did you learn which you didn't learn from other Sam harris interviews?

[@A_M_P_]

Sam Harris has a mental illness. It's called Trump Derangement Syndrome. It's a pathetic and self-obsessed malady, and Sam Harris has lost ALL credibility because of it.

[@roberteriksen6434]

The best podcast he ever made was clearly 'The Best Podcast Ever'. Legendary.

[@Sceme1991]

If you haven't heard the one he did with Penn Jillette (Pen & Teller) I highly recommend it. One of my favourites

[@Ixabi97]

By far not the best one

[@hongkongkev3941]

Quality conversation, great job men. Interesting, honest and a great listen. The first 3 hour podcast I have done in a long time. If you want a good podcast episode that's non political and offers interesting discussion about a variety of topics, it's here!

[@Artezia]

Self deception is an mechanism of thought and is the real danger of self talking (mind chatter). Seeing objectively the activity of your mind is a very good start point. Great conversation!

[@niemand7811]

"Seeing objectively the activity of your mind" Sounds like another self deception mechanism. Seeing yourself objectively? Like your opinion is also objective? Yeah, sure. Now get me another beer. I dropped mine as I laughed about your nonsense.

[@Artezia]

One who can see the activity of mind disengage from identifying with the projection made in mind and realize there is no object or subject but only what is happening.

[@markhardy7600]

I listen or watch a bit of 2 people everyday , the great Norm Macdonald and the great Sam Harris. Great chat. I’m still at a loss as to why everyone doesn’t agree with him on almost every subject.

[@MrTurkgod]

Most men tend to reason themselves through their emotions. Sam tends to try emotion his way through his logic.

[@RVos-io5hq]

This is great Chris. As are most of your podcasts. I do wonder how much thought is going into making it look like this (probably a lot) and not crossing the line of failing to get a message across because of overkill in aesthetics, like news and talkshows in the mainstream often do. I think this one is just perfect in achieving a balance between message and watchability, even better than the one with Goggins. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@marthafernandez9220]

I found Sam through a recommendation of my daughter. It was a memorable day. I do not intend to loose Sam he is a reasonable man. Thank. You Chris Williamson for your podcast. Peace

[@sultanofswing7198]

Sam is not a rational person he is a completely deranged individual. No one should take him seriously.

[@NBAyyy]

Really enjoying the longer 2 to 3 hours podcasts like this one and the one with Jimmy Carr

[@JuBerryLive]

Man, the production value on this podcast is insane. Good job.

[@Ardathair]

Amaziong, love the long detailed conversation. Fantastic production too, cheers to your team.

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

I’m not sure why I listened for 50 mins before moving to the podcast form but glad I finally did. These ads are a bit too much and I don’t need to look at these dudes to take this in.

[@CosmicMage]

Presentation, lighting, sound, content, diligent planning, and excellent execution. I'm sure there's some kind of podcast production award out there, if so, you should win gold. Also, excellent episode!

[@safkhnkafsjn]

sam's ability to sit with such posture for 3 hours is almost more impressive than the words he speaks

[@whoknows852]

The result of a LOT of hours sitting with his eyes closed and back straight I'm guessing!

[@michaellabbe2873]

More likely the result of a strong Brazilian Ju Jitsu practice.

[@joemccafferty6158]

And..he knows he's being filmed and..he has his chair jammed 5 inches from the table so it's not really possible to slump .

[@Jch833]

For about 12-13 years now Sam has been my intellectual hero. Not because I agree with him on all things, but because on the things I DONT agree with him on, he makes me understand the other side… and on the things I DO agree with him on, I listen in extreme gratitude and desperate appreciation that someone can summarize my similar thoughts where and when I cannot.

[@dr.jenniferma3914]

He's the one man I listen to and think, "god I feel the same way."

[@InterestingtimesTV]

He loved covid fear and the jabs for years, he was found out In my uneducated opinion.

[@optoutist]

I feel the same, but the way you put it into words is both accurate and beautiful! (& to be expected of someone who can truly appreciate Sam 😊) 🙏🙌

[@bogdanpopescu1401]

he tends to have cartoonish representations of the things he dislikes or disagrees with; how the heck does he make you understand the other side?

[@bogdanpopescu1401]

@@InterestingtimesTV he loves them institutions, no matter what; meditate, but don't stray too far

[@mpelgudmir]

I love it when Sam plans one of his zingers and we don't quite get to see Chris laugh, but you see the telltale physical signs of someone trying not to burst out too hard.

[@tristanmoller9498]

In between KZbin ads and your sponsor breaks I got an ad every 5min. Breaks the flow so much

[@mTaR36S]

"This is my house. Take your shoes off !"...Love it.....this 3 hour video is my introduction to Sam Harris. I think I like him. Thankyou. Well Done !

[@EnglishUnlockedYT]

He’s great ❤

[@casualviewing1096]

He’s great, really thoughtful and reasonable… be ready to see him misrepresented left, right, and centre.

[@victorygarden556]

@@casualviewing1096you should look up how he doesn’t support democratic elections if the guy he doesn’t like wins.

[@EnglishUnlockedYT]

@@casualviewing1096 absolutely. I listen to him on both waking up and making sense and find him to be reasonable, eloquent and honest.

[@casualviewing1096]

@@victorygarden556 as if on cue 👏👏👏 well done. Come in, come in. Sit down, I’ll put the kettle on while you explain what exactly I should be looking up to back up YOUR claim.

[@proprgent]

It might help if you can occasionally attempt these 3 things: - breathe through nose steadily and fully to provide oxygen to the brain - exercise focus instead of getting attached to idle thoughts - allow yourself to feel the physical sensation of any emotion you have until it runs it's course

[@billj4525]

I have dealt with anxiety and insomnia severely my whole life. I have a very active mind that tortures me and never shuts up. I feel like meditation and relaxation techniques would be very very helpful for someone like me. I have been thinking about starting meditation for a long time now. Hopefully I start next week.

[@proprgent]

@@billj4525 I think this should be the basics of what's needed to meditate. It has altered my mood/mindset significantly. Something to keep in mind, you probably need to practice fairly consistently to sustain the benefits. And it can help to avoid any expectations, if possible. Those challenges you say sound very relatable. I wonder if it could help with insomnia. That would really be something. I believe focus can produce activity in the frontal cortex which is the part of the brain, according to research, responsible for our higher functioning behaviors. Hope you can try it out

[@Theqpom]

The nose breathing isn’t only about oxygen. It also stimulates nitric oxide that dilates the vascular system and reduces blood pressure. Nitric oxide is the active ingredient in Viagra FYI. Also I would add eat well. Eat real food, avoid carbs, skip some meals and google Dr Pradip Jamnadas. Amazing Cardiologist who has the road map to health nailed IMO. I’m a biological sciences tech and he is the best I’ve found with a 97% understanding of the human body and medical issues we face. The other 3% he is learning and adapting while being funny as heck.

[@RossGordon83]

Longest podcast I have ever watched beginning to and enjoyed it all the way through (and didn’t even speed it up!)

[@kingcardbeard1471]

Mindfulness is acceptance. This is how it is, not good or bad, it just is. Don't worry and carry on.

[@kingcardbeard1471]

@@JagadguruSvamiVegananda I would have to at least point out that there is no possible way to scientifically demonstrate that ANY thought that doesn't make an action happen, or a voice to be heard has ANY determination at all on what happens next. I just thought 4 random things that I will never speak of or take action on while I was writing this. And even if just thinking that skewed my viewpoint, there is still absolutely no way to tell if those 4 thoughts even lead to the next thought, much less if that would ever lead to an action that could be measured scientifically.

[@optoutist]

LOVE! I love love love to see YOU & SAM together, it was beautiful and just what I hoped for. 🙏 Chirs, in the past two years you have truly been visibly growing with every single episode ! BRAVO, man🙌(i also love the silly ones with friend group, but still) great conversation and that production is a dream! I just listened to it first, bc I couldn't wait :)

[@breakupgoogle]

you are in a cult of blueanon.

[@zolnsalt]

Harris literally gets everything wrong, he is the last guy you should get advice from, just look at his video praising Biden and Harris for being grown-ups in the White House😂😂😂😂...He is actually horrible at judgement.

[@Spiritandvitalityplus50]

One of the biggest reasons I admire Sam, aside from the positive changes to my mental health he’s helped me to embrace through his meditation and mindfulness insights, is the fact that he seems to be genuinely trying his hardest to make honest sense of everything that’s happening in our society and not allow himself to be trapped by this tribalistic, fingers-in-ears way of thinking and behaving that’s pervading our society. He points out faults on the “left” and the “right”, and acknowledges the dangers of letting yourself get too wrapped up in your own confirmation bias, self-assurance and total dismay of those who believe differently to you. There’s so many influencers and internet figures now who just commercialise throwing out content to their captured audience inside this huge echo chamber. Very few people want to even consider for a second the other side’s perspective and these populist influencers just give each of their audiences more of what they want to keep the wheels of polarisation going - there’s nothing mentally stimulating or healthy in that and Sam calls it out. It’s a shame there’s not more like him who can simply try and read between the lines on both ends of the increasingly divided, polarised spectrum. Sam, for the sake of all that is sensical in the world, please don’t stop what you’re doing!

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

"...not allow himself to be trapped by this tribalistic, fingers-in-ears way of thinking and behaving that’s pervading our society." "...It’s a shame there’s not more like him who can simply try and read between the lines on both ends of the increasingly divided, polarised spectrum." ---- Doesn't he have some of the worst TDS out there?

[@Spiritandvitalityplus50]

@@PreppinShootinLivin I have heard that some his former followers suddenly decided he’s lost his mind because of his well-known dislike of a certain political figure. Although firstly as always people who react strongly to things he said will relish in taking things out of context and fall victim to the Horns Bias, and secondly and most importantly for me from what I’ve heard from Sam, he attacks the absurdity of much of the left’s wokeness, for example, just as much as he displays his disdain of certain ideas on the right. He tries to make sense of how there’s more and more lying, narcissistic, populist figures all over the place and is willing to at least have conversations with those he doesn’t agree with and not pissing matches. I personally find this a refreshing far cry from the influencer echo chambers that exist everywhere nowadays.

[@Andre_Louis_Moreau]

Nah, he went fascist. By that I mean he holds authoritarian values, as opposed to anti authoritarian values. All brainwashing does is rewire a persons moral framework away from their traditional culture. Using authoritarian tactics outlined in Robert Lifton's 8, for instance. The moral framework of the US, is deeply rooted in basic human rights, which is synonymous with God given rights, whichever venacular we prefer. Both are referring to the old school ideas of John Locke, and championed by JS Mill. Those ideas are the most anti authoritarian ideas I know of, and the moral framework Sam's country, and my country were founded on. He rejects them. He can cry "but I'm a centrist" all he wants... he's a fascist af, extreme authoritarian... with a monotone voice. That all there is too him. Oh no, some Christians are "scare into their belief, at the threat of hell fire!" So was Sam, easily scared into fascism, at the threat/propaganda of the state. Even Hitchens strongly held to basic human rights. People either forget, or never knew Hitchens was pro life. Just an example, one can be an atheist, and without going authoritarian. Yes, what's aborted is a human life, I give Sam respect for acknowledging that at least. But that and more shows he rejects basic human rights, in favor of authoritarianism. What am I to say? It's great that Sam is a 'centrist' authoritarian? No thanks, it's ok to be an anti authoritarian, even if Sam thinks it's "tribal"... Because, guess what, it is. In the end, both Hitchens and Christians, whether basic human rights or God given rights, they are the masses holding to a moral authority that supercedes the state. Hopefully giving the middle finger to authoritarianism from the state. That's tribal, and it upholds what basic human rights we have left. Sam is spineless, and pathetic.

[@ageofgaslightenment]

Initially thought this was a facetious comment, but I think you're being serious. Are we thinking of the same guy?

[@larryapl]

He's so far left that he needs a turn signal.

[@zerosometime5655]

This is like a greatest hits of Harris album. I heard a bunch of moments that I wanted to clip and share. Mindfulness mastery in multiple rants. Thank you.

[@Lobishomem]

Thanks Chris and Sam. Excellent conversation.

[@nerspal]

Man. I’ve been close to breaking down recently by being overwhelmed with thought and I must admit I was playing fifa and losing (angrily) whilst listening in but just hearing from Sam about what could be possible in terms of mental peace honestly lifted a weight off my shoulders. I’ve been flirting with the idea of mediating for some time and i think this is fate

[@softinthesky]

seriously do it! I've been using waking up since it launched in 2018 and it's changed my life. Good luck!

[@sigigle]

The part about living for the enjoyment of the process in the present and not being dependent on a particular outcome, is also good for playing competitive games too. It usually feels better than well I'm playing well and winning than not, but I have gotten a lot better over the decades at being able to enjoy just playing even in hopelessly lost matches, seeing what I can pull off, etc. I also learned that I should only play them when I'm already relatively chill, as I seem to play worse if I'm not, so I just take a breather and play for the funz.

[@mjk5254]

Could be fate or it could be you having hope for things unseen….which is ironically what faith is. Meditation is good but praying to the source of who created us is where we are truly born again through faith in Christ. I just pray you encounter God and receive Jesus Christ as lord and savior so you can give that weight to the One that can actually bear it and give you new life. I’m not tryna “win souls” I’m just a blind beggar that was given bread that wants to share it.

[@ThePaulaon1]

Give up gaming.

[@Robdobalina]

Well at least you know you’ve hit rock bottom if taking advice from Sam Harris and it’s at this point you can truly rebuild knowing it can’t get any worse

[@claudemoulaison2755]

Hey Chris, I mentioned this in a previous comment and referred it to Sam Harris, “thoughts are like thieves entering an empty house”. your content is very informative! It would be great to be on your podcast to give the perspective of what it’s like to live out here in the real world. In my current job, I am required to drive 2.5 hours a day in order to get to and from work, and with that, over the past 6 months I’ve gained tremendous amount of wisdom. Thats come from you, Andrew Huberman, Jordan Peterson, and other gurus in this field. All the best, Claude.

[@giorgosgiourtzidis3978]

Hi Chris, Love your work and I hope you go on for many more episodes. I am new to your channel and sometimes when you are referring to people by their first name (Jordan, George, Andrew etc) I struggle to follow as I have to figure out who are you talking about. Other than than you are producing an amazing podcast.

[@jackwilson3297]

Thank you for the video ! Great questions, especially tension Bliss vs Drive, Sam is the god of speaking clearly, and your questions exploited that beautifully , good conversation.

[@CR1981-]

Bravo, Chris. This might be the single best interview of Sam anyone has ever done.

[@eccehomer8182]

Nah... softball. I'm still gonna go with the Triggernometry interview.

[@Suraj-su5up]

@@eccehomer8182 he isn't a politician lol. Softball, it seems xD

[@danstewart2770]

I'd love to hear Sam expound on that infamous dictum from his book _The End of Faith._ *_"Some beliefs are so dangerous that it may be ethical to kill people for believing them."_* [Here one might be tempted to make the ironic observation that Sam's proposition itself is so dangerous it may qualify him for quick dispatch under his own rule.]

[@grahammcbean6362]

Yes, I don’t know why the host didn’t call him on this stuff. Does Harris get to say who gets killed and who doesn’t??

[@voice_from_pizza]

Young people gotta watch 2001: A Space Odyssey and Paths of Glory (Kubrick) and Yojimbo (Kurosawa). Slow films. Absolutely classic, brilliant art and philosophy.

[@TonyYeungExe]

The cinematic shoots is outstanding! Amazing way to keep people watching and listening

[@jorgemartinez42069]

The cinematography looks amazing but I just started cracking up when you have all of the serious mugging for the camera like posing for an action movie only to lead-in to a podcast where a guy tells the other guy why he is no longer on Twitter. Great convo though!

[@T_Man-mm9sz]

Love Chris's point about how someone's fluency, and I take that to include aspects of charisma and delivery, can create a level of engagement that, if not careful, can cause one to miss a flaw in the thinking that supports the message being conveyed.

[@TheDionysianFields]

That seems like a cheap shot at Jordan Peterson.

[@T_Man-mm9sz]

I think you might want to go back and re-watch the video. Chris was most assuredly not directing those comments at Jordan Peterson, so it was in no way a cheap shot at him. I believe Chris was contrasting others, who are more style than substance to Peterson, who's views are full of substance.@@TheDionysianFields

[@TheDionysianFields]

@@T_Man-mm9sz I could be wrong, but I find plenty of flaws in JP's thinking either way. But since he has such a way with words, people bow down to him as infallible.

[@neelakan678]

I can say it in one sentence: Shut off your phone and take a walk in the forest or at the beach and there, is your mind. - I'll see myself out.

[@robertaglarsen]

Half an hour in and two things have struck me: Chris, you are brilliant and this entire production is world class. Also, Sam is MAINLY trying to discredit both Tucker Carlson and Andrew Tate in his way of describing them, while also being completely unable to recognize any valid criticism of himself that was a part of the Twitter shitstorm that made him leave the platform. I remember Lex trying to ask him about his Trump derangement syndrome, but he turns everything outwards and is fully and totally avoiding any form of steelmanning for the arguments against him. I'm sure there are things I also don't know, but I feel there is a chance that Sam does not recognize his own Shadow.

[@angelpajarillo]

I cane away with the sense of a very angry man who is enraged that on twitter anyone could respond to his statements/ assumptions & challenge him vigorously & that boiled his piss . I think he was the architect of his own defeat & he’s still reeling from it . He is like a lot of the intellectual elites hates the fact the ordinary person can respond whom he ultimately despises. I don’t feel he has much to say anymore that i personally feel he has y already said . Chris however was as usual brilliant eloquent & cogent to which he didn’t have much response

[@softcolly8753]

All his points against "conspiracy theorists" were ridiculous strawman arguments without actually looking at what they have said and how much they have gotten right over the last 3 years.

[@waltman11]

The question regarding them had nothing to do with criticisms of himself. There’s plenty out there of him addressing criticisms and the validity of them. You may not agree with him on his critiques of those two and that’s fine. I happen to agree with him and wish he wouldn’t be so diplomatic about his critiques of them.

[@theperfectbeing]

@@softcolly8753 Yeah he tends to state things like covid and vaxx distrust were "accidentally" right, when it had absolutely nothing to do with guessing. There's no way to justify something like zero longitudinal testing in proper control trials for a treatment and think there will be no ill effects, they literally wrote an entire act for it in 1986. Now we are getting the studies showing up to 1 in 35 adverse event rate in some batches and EVERY SINGLE part of the media, medical enterprise and government covered for them or coerced people every step of the way. It was happening in real time and they were actively gaslighting us for years. You don't get to just sweep that type of thing under the rug and pretend that was just some "conspiracy theory" push by people like Tucker Carlson

[@allmarknobite8726]

Quality experience, cinematically, intellectually and existentially. Really nice work, Chris. And, Sam, you have a new fan of your big brain perspective on the world.

[@jorgemartinez42069]

Haha this was so well shot and self-serious that it went past impressive and somehow became almost hilariously over the top. Like it looks like I'm watching a Hollywood production which is an amazing achievement for the cinematographer, but then it's just two people mugging at the camera looking like cool action heroes before they sit down and start talking about why they got off Twitter 😂

[@RobinBorneman]

@@jorgemartinez42069 Shame you didn't really listen.. Sounds like you could've learned a lot.

[@jorgemartinez42069]

@@RobinBorneman I did, it was a great conversation. It's just that the intro was unintentionally hilarious.

[@93theproducer47]

Check out his books too man. “Freewill” is crazyyyy.

[@allmarknobite8726]

@@93theproducer47 On it 👍

[@helethead]

They should try to have more commercials.

[@saintsasadana7288]

Many thanks for this conversation. It's good to listen to the different people I follow come together for discussions and just verbally jam it. Loved the topics and the candid nature of the dialogue. I gave up posting anything on social media 4 years ago. I occasionally dip in for about 5 mins a month but each time I'm always glad I left it behind. Good luck leaving it behind too Sam.

[@josephinetracy1485]

Sam Harris is a devoutly religious man. The State is his Religion, the Government is his Church, Politicians are his Clergy, Law is his Bible, and he has lots and lots of Faith!

[@MMmm-xk2ms]

I could listen to this for hours on repeat ❤

[@bri_____]

Sam; 'just be calm. Focus on your breath.' Someone mentions trump Sam: 👺👺👺👺👺👺👺👺

[@smin4089]

I can't take this guy seriously after his trump derangement syndrome

[@jerrylarkin5816]

Thank you for describing meditation in a way I can understand!

[@technoligious]

I love Sam. Thanks for this great talk!

[@motivationenthalpy9665]

Really enjoying this. Great conversation. Great atmosphere, great production. Thanks again Chris.

[@kamrudkd]

Sam is an islam hater..... But despite all his and thier collective efforts.... Islam is the fastest growing religion in UK, Europe, Canada and America and the whole world.

[@pegm5937]

Cannot get enough of Sam and Chris Williamson is now on my subscription list. Nuanced, real, intelligent discussion. Perfect. Thank you.

[@breakupgoogle]

this is completely fake pushed by the algo. wake up npc.

[@marthafernandez9220]

Great conversation and analysis.

[@rosiealaniz3205]

Sam is so GENUINE. Feel so fortunate to have him in my life.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

GENUINE My ass look what he said about covid.

[@mischiefner]

@@Chris-hw4mq you have no idea what you are talking about

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@@mischiefner yeah he kept pushing for people to be vaccinated, such a " great " guy talking shit and when the situation changes he is like Arnold saying F your freedom

[@mischiefner]

@@Chris-hw4mq delusional much?

[@Chris-hw4mq]

@@mischiefner no point in talking to you just a waste of time.

[@doyle6000]

Really enjoyed this, thanks. I think the video only showed up on my feed because I've watched other Sam Harris videos, but I will definitely be watching more C.W. podcasts! Great production and questions. Thank you!

[@n8sterling727]

Fantastic episode as always Chris. This one really spoke to me on so many levels. Thank you!

[@michael-4k4000]

Who is Chris? Chris Evans? Chris Pine? Chris Eastwood? Chris Hanks?

[@n8sterling727]

@michael-ir8cj Hah! I meant that comment for another video, no idea how it ended up on here, oops

[@Irish.liquorice]

I’m quite grateful you’ve had Sam & Eric on recently. They’re resonating for me in an newly expanded capacity. Jordan had previously impacted me greatly but now I sense his own thinking causes him so much suffering. We can be right at your own peril, Jordan is a victim of this. Presence is the portal to our real power. Actual dedicated, long form, focused meditation, massively changed my life. More than psychedelics (I’ve done them all). Life is a gift. Waking up. Now.

[@attilabodi826]

Its crazy how difficult it has become to stay center, true to logic and not join a team. Also those chairs look externally uncomfortable to sit on. Is that intential?

[@Nerdemocat]

I appreciate the beauty of the film of the podcast! And of course love your interviews!

[@Meriloman]

Been using waking up for a few years now. It is really like carrying the worlds wisdom in your pocket. Such a powerful tool! Thank you for a good conversation.

[@rehx4]

should i buy it?

[@Meriloman]

@@rehx4 indeed you should. If you think it is to much money you can ask them for a discount. They are nice like that =)

[@abdullahharoun6680]

u should!@@rehx4

[@Suraj-su5up]

@@rehx4 yes, has the potential to change the way you live your life. Only if you practice ofc.

[@andrewcullen3235]

“no one gets out of here without Greek level tragedy” ~

[@matthewgabbard6415]

People say things online they would never in a million years say to someone in person. Thousands of years of social interaction cues and survival instinct goes out the window when you speak to a nameless online opinion.

[@skillzorz101]

Sam is at his best when answering new questions by someone that isn't a gotcha journalist. I love to hear him interviewed much more than I like to hear him interview other people. I especially like anything he releases of him just speaking. I wish he did this more often.

[@JMo-uh5cd]

He wasn't in "gotcha" interviews when he flubbed fantastically, repeatedly. Its when he defends preposterous positions.

[@jorgemartinez42069]

@@JMo-uh5cd Such as?

[@saganworshipper6062]

@@JMo-uh5cd Shaaaddaaaappp!

[@Jamesgarethmorgan]

I love Sam's use of swearing. It's just the right amount.

[@lesleytaylor3825]

I totally agree! It’s quite sexy as well an intellectually pertinent! ❤

[@ronithestoic3702]

I love Sam Harris ♥️ so grounded and funny 😁 You have helped me so much, thank you 😊 If you are reading this Sam know that you have done so much good 👍

[@katking6820]

Grounded 😂 just mention Covid Hunter BidenPresident Trump or Bret he is such a narcissist!

[@dandybufo9664]

I am in debt to Sam, he is largely responsible for awakening me from the sleep walking of tribal selective blindness .

[@tqpro]

Very nice conversation, thank you. I jived with quite a bit of what Sam and you said.

[@DannyMiranda]

Amazing episode - absolutely loved it