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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he

Episodes

Total: 417

Sam Harris speaks with Michal Cotler-Wunsh about the global rise of antisemitism. They discuss the b

#372 — Life & Work

2024/6/24

Sam Harris speaks with George Saunders about his creative process. They discuss George’s involvement

Sam Harris speaks to Bill Maher about the state of the world. They discuss the aftermath of October

In today’s housekeeping, Sam explains his digital business model. He and Yasmine Mohammed (co-host)

#369 — Escaping Death

2024/5/30

Sam Harris speaks with Sebastian Junger about danger and death. They discuss Sebastian's career as a

Sam Harris speaks with Greg Lukianoff about free speech and cancel culture. They discuss the origins

Sam Harris discusses the recent protests on college campuses, why focusing narrowly on the problem o

#366 — Urban Warfare 2.0

2024/5/7

Sam Harris speaks with John Spencer about the reality of urban warfare and Israel's conduct in the w

#365 — Reality Check

2024/5/1

Sam Harris begins by remembering his friendship with Dan Dennett. He then speaks with David Wallace-

#364 — Facts & Values

2024/4/23

Sam Harris revisits the central argument he made in his book, The Moral Landscape, about the reality

#363 — Knowledge Work

2024/4/15

Sam Harris speaks with Cal Newport about our use of information technology and the cult of productiv

Sam Harris and Josh Szeps (episode co-host) speak with Douglas Murray about the ongoing war in Gaza.

Sam Harris speaks with William MacAskill about the implosion of FTX and the effect that it has had o

Sam Harris speaks with Robert Sapolsky about the widespread belief in free will. They discuss the li

Sam Harris speaks with Cass Sunstein about habituation and its consequences. They discuss habituatio

Sam Harris speaks with Yaroslav Trofimov about the War in Ukraine. They discuss the widespread false

Sam Harris speaks with Bret Stephens about America’s place in the world. They discuss the waning Pax

#356 — Islam & Freedom

2024/2/28

Sam Harris and Rory Stewart debate whether Islam poses a unique threat to open societies. If the Mak

#355 — A Falling World

2024/2/21

Sam Harris speaks with Peter Zeihan about the unraveling world order. They discuss the Bretton Woods

Sam Harris speaks with John Gray about the possibility of moral and political progress. They discuss