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Making Sense
Conversations on Consciousness, Morality and the Future of Humanity
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From the bestselling author of Waking Up and The End of Faith, comes a compilation of illuminating conversations from the internationally acclaimed podcast Making Sense, curated by Sam Harris himself. This book serves as a thought-provoking exploration of some of the most complex and compelling questions about the human mind, society, and the significant events that frame our world.
Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, philosopher, podcaster, and bestselling author, delves deeply into the intricacies of human consciousness and cognition. Through his relentless quest for deeper understanding, Harris has engaged with some of today’s most profound and often controversial thinkers, including Daniel Kahneman, Robert Sapolsky, Anil Seth, and Max Tegmark. Engaging in dialogues that unpack and elucidate concepts such as consciousness, free will, extremism, and ethical living, Harris's conversations aim to foster intellectual growth and moral clarity.
For Harris, honest and forthright conversation—no matter how challenging or contentious—is the cornerstone of moral and intellectual advancement. By bringing these conversations to the public, Harris opens a platform where wisdom is merged with rigorous scrutiny, offering readers an opportunity to gain insights into the pressing issues of our time.
Making Sense features eleven riveting conversations from the renowned podcast, presenting them in a form that allows readers to appreciate the depth and breadth of Harris's engagements. Each dialogue serves as an intellectual journey, sparking curiosity and inspiring critical thought about what it truly means to make sense of our world today.
Acclaimed by notable personalities, the book is hailed as essential reading for anyone interested in progressive thought and discourse. As Stephen Fry remarks, 'I don't have many can't-miss podcasts, but Making Sense is right at the top of that short list.' Similarly, Richard Dawkins praises Harris as 'the most intellectually courageous man I know,' further cementing the book’s status as an indispensable addition to any intellectually curious reader’s library.
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Making Sense is lauded for its intellectual depth and thought-provoking content. Sam Harris and his guests are commended for generating meaningful discussions without causing unnecessary conflict. Reviewers appreciate Harris's intelligence, bravery, and ability to facilitate enriching conversations that span diverse fields.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780552178853
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corgi Books
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, and Waking Up. The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for Nonfiction. His work has been published in more than twenty languages. Harris has written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Economist, The Times, the Boston Globe, the Atlantic, Annals of Neurology, and other outlets. He received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Please visit his website at SamHarris.org.
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