Sam Harris
Referenced in the context of a public debate/podcast controversy about group differences and free speech (had Charles Murray on his show).
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Videos Mentioning Sam Harris
Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161
Lex Fridman
Philosopher and author, friend of Lex Fridman and Jason Calacanis, cited for his perspective on ideas and meditation, and as an AI expert.
Morning Routines and Strategies | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned as a potential guide for guided meditation in a morning routine.
The Price Of Distraction: A Conversation with Adam Gazzaley (Episode #226)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, with roots in neuroscience. He discusses topics related to meditation, attention training, and the impact of technology.
Self-Defense: Reality and Fantasy: A Conversation with Matt Thornton (Episode #316)
Sam Harris
Host of the podcast, discussing current events and introducing his guest.
David Ferrucci: IBM Watson, Jeopardy & Deep Conversations with AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #44
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as someone who expresses concerns about the long-term existential threats of AI.
Republic Of Lies (Episode #225)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, discussing the aftermath of the 2020 election, political division, and Donald Trump's actions.
The Books I Read in January | 2022
Cal Newport
Associated with the New Atheism movement, mentioned as someone who helped package arguments against religion and motivated by the 9/11 attacks.
Full Length Episode | #172 | February 10, 2022
Cal Newport
A prominent figure associated with the New Atheist movement, particularly concerning religious fundamentalism.
Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines | Lex Fridman Podcast #216
Lex Fridman
Advocate for widespread vaccination, viewing not getting vaccinated as irresponsible, representing a perspective that emphasizes the collective benefit and scientific consensus.
The Great Derangement: A Conversation with Tim Urban (Episode #315)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast and author. Engages in a conversation with Tim Urban about his new book and societal issues.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
Andrew Huberman
Author, philosopher, and creator of the Waking Up meditation app, known for his work on consciousness, free will, and meditation.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Author and philosopher, friend of Tim Ferriss, who argues for building a moral code from first principles without theology or religion.
#71 – Katherine Eban: Widespread fraud in the generic drug industry
Peter Attia MD
A friend of the host, Peter Attia, who recommended Katherine Eban's book and inspired the podcast interview after expressing outrage over its contents.
Intellectual Authority and Its Discontents (Episode #395)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, announcing a platform integration with his Substack newsletter and discussing his business model and its implications for intellectual freedom.
Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #212
Lex Fridman
Mentioned by Lex with regards to contentious free will discussions, though Joscha Bach denies any direct debate with him.
Jordan Peterson on Rules for Life, Psychedelics, The Bible, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author and critic of religious terminology, whom Jordan Peterson attempted to convince about the 'religious' nature of deepest values.
Apocalypse: A Conversation with Bart Ehrman (Episode #313)
Sam Harris
The host of the Making Sense podcast.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
Neuroscientist and philosopher, known for his 'new age atheist' perspective, exploring the role of religion and science, and his views on free will and consciousness.
E116: Toxic out-of-control trains, regulators, and AI
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as an example of content a YouTube user might start with before being led to more extreme content by algorithms.
Making Sense of Belief and Unbelief
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, introducing a series on belief and unbelief by compiling existing conversations.
The Trouble with AI: A Conversation with Stuart Russell and Gary Marcus (Episode #312)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, discussing the paradox of expertise, societal trust, and AI risks. He generally considers himself among the 'worried' regarding AI's long-term prospects.
Bringing Back the Mammoth: A Conversation with Ben Lamm (Episode #394)
Sam Harris
Host of the Making Sense podcast, interviewing Ben Lamm.
Dan Kokotov: Speech Recognition with AI and Humans | Lex Fridman Podcast #151
Lex Fridman
A podcast host whose conversation with Jack Dorsey about banning Donald Trump from Twitter is referenced.
Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #208
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as someone with whom Jeff Hawkins had a disagreement about the existential risks of AI, with Harris relying on intuition.