Making Sense

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.