Sam Harris joins the Know Thyself Podcast today for a deep dive into consciousness, free will, and artificial intelligence. He explains the illusory nature of self, our daily psychosis, and why it's essential to wake up from the 'dream' of our thoughts. Sam shares how the practice of meditation can help set us free, and how to break the spell of negative emotions.  He also dives deep on the pitfalls of the spiritual path, explaining the drawbacks of non-dual thinking, emptiness in Buddhism, and why some Gurus misbehave.  Sam gives a thorough explanation into his present thesis on solving the hard problem of consciousness, explains how the concept of free will can be limiting with understanding psychopaths, and if he believes that artificial intelligence will one day become conscious.   https://www.wakingup.com/knowthyself for free 30 days of Waking Up App   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:41 The Illusion of Self and the Process of Suffering  11:08 Our daily psychosis - Identification with thought  16:35 The Transitory Nature of Thought and the Benefits of Meditation 27:14 When ego is useful, and when to let go  32:40 Breaking the Spell of Negative Emotions 35:19 Understanding Impermanence and its Relation to Suffering  43:31 The concept of "Emptiness" in Buddhism 56:32 Pitfalls of the ‘goal’ of enlightenment 59:11 The Duality of the Spiritual Path 1:12:15 The Illusion of Seeking and False Beliefs in Meditation Practice 1:14:58 How non-dual teachings got twisted 1:17:31 Waking up vs embodiment  1:25:21 Why spiritual teachers misbehave  1:30:57 Sam’s Personal Pivotal Moments in the Journey of Self Inquiry 1:44:46 The hard problem of consciousness  2:09:24 Consciousness and Intelligence in AGI 2:17:42 Do we really have Free will? 2:29:57 Why Gratitude & Reason Heals Us 2:40:02 Conclusion ___________   Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times best sellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics—neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, human violence, rationality—but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live.   Sam’s work has been published in more than 20 languages and has been discussed in The New York Times, Time, Scientific American, Nature, Rolling Stone, and many other publications. He has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Economist, The Times (London), The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), The Annals of Neurology, among others. He also hosts the Making Sense Podcast, which was selected by Apple as one of the “iTunes Best” and has won a Webby Award for best podcast in the Science & Education category.   Sam received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He has also practiced meditation for more than 30 years and has studied with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers, both in the United States and abroad. Sam has created the Waking Up app for anyone who wants to learn to meditate in a modern, scientific context.   https://www.samharris.org https://www.wakingup.com/knowthyself for free 30 days of Waking Up App   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Meditation expert Emily Fletcher, shares how to use your sexual energy and meditation to manifest the life of your dreams and is launching a new podcast, (https://link.chtbl.com/whythis) Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?   Emily actualized her life-long dream of being on Broadway, only to find herself stressed, sick, and unhappy. After some soul searching she found meditation, and in one session was transformed.  Today she shares what meditation actually is and why we can't afford to NOT meditate. She also dives deep on what she calls "pleasure prayer", of harnessing the creative potential of your orgasm to manifest. Emily also shares the lessons she has learned from motherhood, how to achieve harmony in relationship, and why the world is starving for a pleasure revolution.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 5:11 From Broadway to Meditation: Becoming Fulfillment  11:00 Loosening the Grip on Our Desires: Stress Less, Accomplish More 17:50 Global Shift to Awakening   23:14 Achieving a Meditative State  27:27 We Can't Afford to NOT Meditate  32:54 Transcending Sexual Shame & Reclaiming Your True Desire 41:20 Using Sexual Energy as Creativity 49:53 Pleasure Prayer: Manifesting with Your Orgasm 57:17 Not Everyone’s Meant to be a Monk 1:01:55 Emily's Vision for a Pleasure Revolution 1:10:25 The Challenges & Rewards of Motherhood 1:16:02 Polarity & Dynamics in Partnership 1:20:39 Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This? 1:25:01 Emily’s Message to Humanity  1:26:20 Conclusion ___________   Emily is the founder of Ziva and the host of the spine-tingling new podcast, Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This? (link.chtbl.com/whythis).   She is an international speaker whose superpower is making esoteric tools accessible to a mainstream audience, teaching over 50,000 people meditation and manifesting. Her best-selling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and has been translated into 12 languages. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Good Morning America and Vogue. She’s taught at Apple, Google and Harvard Business School.    A formerly stressed Broadway performer going gray at 27, Emily was desperate for a solution when she found meditation -- which immediately cured her insomnia and anxiety. Her transformation was so dramatic that she quit acting, went to India, and studied the ancient tools Ziva students swear by today.   Over the past three years she has dedicated herself to developing innovative embodiment practices that empower individuals to transmute stress into boundless joy.     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/ Ziva Meditation: https://zivameditation.com/podcast Emily's new podcast, Why Isn't Everyone Doing This: https://link.chtbl.com/whythis   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Mark Manson, Author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" explains why most self help is backwards, and how to actually improve your life and wellbeing.  He shares his perspective on life, death, success, and finding our purpose. Mark recounts how the surprising death of his friend shifted his view on life, and why it's important that we lean how to die before we die. He describes the challenges he faced after becoming 'an overnight success' and selling 10 million copies of his book - challenging the idea that success can make you happy. He uses 'The Paradox of Progress' to explain why the wealthiest countries are also the most unhappy. Mark also explains the fundamentals for building a healthy relationship, and how to use the context of the past to inspire gratitude for the present.   SPONSOR: https://www.mudwtr.com/knowthyself Code: KNOWTHYSELF for 15% off (Currently only ships to US & Canada)   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro  1:45 The Death of My Childhood Friend 8:12 How to Die Before You Die 9:56 The Painful Reality of Personal Growth and Change 12:44 The Challenges of Success and Happiness on the Macro and Micro Level 19:44 What to Give a F*ck About  23:37 Stopping BS’ing Yourself 25:55 Why the Rich are Unhappy - The Paradox of Progress 32:05 Finding Meaning Beyond Success and Dealing with Exponential Swings 37:20 Overcoming Depression after Massive Success 40:12 The Backwards Law and the Pursuit of Positive Experiences 43:44 Letting Go: A Pathway to More 47:10 Self Sabotage: Manson's Law of Avoidance 54:11 The never-ending wheel of self-improvement 57:17 Taking LSD & Seeing God  1:03:56 Finding Your Unique Combination of Skills and Gifts 1:12:28 The Limitations of Identity and Finding Meaning Beyond Success 1:14:57 The Importance of Maintaining Separate Identities in a Romantic Partnership. 1:17:53 Historical Context & Understanding Progress 1:27:44 Conclusion   ___________   Mark Manson:   Mark is the three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, as well as other titles. His books have sold around 20 million copies, been translated into more than 65 languages, and reached number one in more than a dozen countries. In 2023, a feature film about his life and ideas was released worldwide by Universal Pictures.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/ Website: https://markmanson.net Books: https://markmanson.net/books YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmMarkManson   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Sound Alchemist and Medicine Woman, Vylana Marcus, reveals how to harness the power of sound to transform pain into liberation. She shares her personal journey of overcoming unworthiness and finding her true voice, giving advice for anyone struggling to uncover and step into their own unique gifts. Vylana also shares the story of her troubled past relationships, which eventually led her to her sacred union with Aubrey Marcus, and how together they have built the partnership beyond her wildest dreams. She also dives deeps on channeling light language, motherhood, emotional healing, and even shares a live sound alchemy with us.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:07 Live Sound alchemy 12:40 Vylana's Journey to Sound  23:41 Finding your Unique Gifts  36:00 Overcoming Unworthiness 50:26 Sacred Union  1:04:13 Motherhood  1:09:25 Cymatics  1:11:49 Light Language & Channeling  1:29:03 The Full Spectrum of Emotions  1:49:15 Conclusion ___________   Vylana Marcus:   Passionate about leveraging various modalities and mediums within the healing arts to support the expansion of both individual and universal consciousness; Vylana is a visionary sound alchemist who has dedicated her life to healing the collective as both an artist and a medicine woman.   Vylana could be called many things, but the descriptor she would be most proud of is permission slip. Permission for women and men to remember the full breadth and magic of their birthright. Permission to embrace this era of radical change and transformation. Permission to simply be, just as you are.   Instagram: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NDHQ6GcwKEA6BKvIIuFpn?si=Yhs6Fg2ZTPWoLLYAjrV5Dw  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Vylana Website: https://vylana.com/   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Health expert and Biodynamic farmer, Chervin Jafarieh, explains how to reclaim your personal sovereignty and unlock your healthiest life, in this toxic world. He dives deep on the power of discernment, and how to rediscover the fundamentals of your health. Reminding us in pursuit of vitality, not to overlook the simple things: like sunlight, clean water, and healthy habits. He also explains why negative thinking, subconscious beliefs, and gossip all contribute to an unhealthy version of ourselves.  Chervin shares the fundamentals of biodynamic farming, his personal healing journey, and why he created Cymbiotika, a leading supplement company.   SPONSOR: https://www.mudwtr.com/knowthyself Code: KNOWTHYSELF for 15% off (Currently only ships to US & Canada)   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Power of discernment  9:18 The Journey to Awakening  20:34 Staying Open, Finding Alignment 27:34 Fundamentals for Our Health 39:25 Toxicity of Gossip & Cancel Culture 43:03 Cymbiotika 49:16 Chervin’s Personal Healing Journey  58:22 Humanity’s Great Opportunity  1:05:53 Back to basics: Essential for Thriving 1:10:50 Transcending Fight or Flight 1:13:36 Biodynamic Farming and Nature of Self  1:20:33 Inner Child & Play 1:26:10 Conclusion ___________   Chervin Jafarieh is a life-long seeker of truth and knowledge. Through his podcast Wake the Fake Up, media accounts and interviews, he shares deep insights on areas of study such as Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy, with the soul intention to awaken a higher potential contained within each of us. He is also the founder of leading supplement company, Cymbiotika, and a biodynamic farmer.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/ Website: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com Cymbiotika: https://cymbiotika.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/