Sam Harris speaks with Ross Douthat about religion, modernity, and what can steady a culture that feels increasingly unmoored. They discuss the case for faith in an age of digital disembodiment, declining birthrates, and looming AI-driven upheaval. They also debate tribalism and ...Show more
#448 — The Philosophy of Good and Evil
Sam Harris speaks with David Edmonds about moral philosophy and effective altruism. They discuss Edmonds's book Death in a Shallow Pond, Peter Singer's famous drowning child thought experiment, arguments for and against thought experiments, "trolleyology," consequentialism, the o ...Show more
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Casual talk about life after awakening. Tisha and Kim chat about the challenges people on the path can face being self-aware. They discuss the nuances of practical versus spiritual advice, the importance of connection, and the obstacles that pop up when following your soul's ...Show more