#143 — The Keys to the Mind

#143 — The Keys to the Mind

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#478 — The Psychedelic Mind

Sam Harris speaks with Robin Carhart-Harris about psychedelic research and its therapeutic potential. They discuss the current state of the field, the FDA denial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, the critical role of set and setting, risks for vulnerable populations, the REBUS m ...  Show more

#477 — More From Sam: Iran's Unraveling, The Gaza Information War, AI-Generated Music, and More

Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence against civilians during the October 7 attacks (33:49 - 34:35). Listener discretion is advised. In this latest episode of the More From Sam series, Sam and Jaron talk about current events. They discuss the Trump admi ...  Show more

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