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Making Sense
Sam Harris
4.13 (2143 Reviews)
Philosophy
Psychology
Science
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In "Making Sense," Sam Harris distills his million-download podcast into twelve profound conversations that challenge conventional thinking. Bill Maher calls it "the only podcast I never miss," while The New York Times named it a "New and Noteworthy Book." What uncomfortable truths might reshape your worldview?

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The Mind's Labyrinth: Navigating Consciousness in a Polarized World

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In a world increasingly divided by tribal thinking and ideological certainties, Sam Harris's "Making Sense" emerges as a rare intellectual oasis. The book - a collection of profound conversations with leading thinkers - has become essential reading for tech visionaries like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who cite its influence on their approach to AI ethics and social media governance. What makes these dialogues so compelling is Harris's relentless pursuit of clarity on the most challenging questions of our time: the nature of consciousness, the foundations of morality, and humanity's uncertain future. These aren't merely academic exercises - they're urgent explorations with profound implications for how we live, govern ourselves, and develop technologies that may soon surpass human intelligence.

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The Consciousness Conundrum: Reality and the Self Illusion

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Truth in a Post-Truth Era: The Battle for Reality

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Morality Without Myths: Ethics Beyond Divine Command

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Beyond Tribal Politics: Finding Common Ground

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Existential Horizons: Navigating Humanity's Greatest Challenges

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Reclaiming Our Humanity in a Technological Age

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