How do meditation and mindfulness accelerate moral progress? Is spiritual insight alone sufficient to solve today’s problems? Dr. Sam Harris is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, neuroscientist, and host of the popular podcast Making Sense. He is also someone who has practiced meditation for mo

Welcome back to part 2 of this jam-packed episode with Sam Harris!  We continue addressing hot-button topics like homelessness, the balance between free information flow and preserving democracy, and the critical importance of the peaceful transfer of power. We also dissect the ever-evolving influence of independent an

Welcome to another insightful episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Harris to discuss the profound impact of cognitive biases on decision-making and explore the nuanced interplay between truth, misinformation, and societal trust.  Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, b

Welcome back to part 2 of this interesting debate between Sam Harris and Konstantin Kisin. We continue to dive into the impact of misinformation and the need for critical thinking in today's complex landscape – from addressing controversial figures to defending Western values, we explore the power of truth, the challen

Welcome to another intense episode of Impact Theory, I’m Tom Bilyeu!  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Harris and Konstantin Kisin to dive deep and debate the pressing issues surrounding misinformation, corruption, credibility, and the societal impact of distorted realities.  Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philos

Sam Harris speaks with Cal Newport about our use of information technology and the cult of productivity. They discuss the state of social media, the "academic-in-exile effect," free speech and moderation, the effect of the pandemic on knowledge work, slow productivity, the example of Jane Austen, managing up in an orga