Ask Me Anything #7

Is it possible that the mindfulness notion of the self being an illusion is itself an illusion?Tell me some real life examples that are good for society and that are informed by Charles Murray's research in the bell curve.Do you think reducing animal suffering is a moral blind spot of modern humans or a moral error?How is Brazilian jiu-jitsu coming?What are your thoughts on Kevin Kelly's article The Myth of Superhuman AI?How do you think your friend the late, great Christopher Hitchens would have dealt with a Trump presidency?Will you do a podcast with Ben Shapiro on religion?How would someone lose their faith? Just a blow to the head or a good scare?Is there hope for a centrist politics?Can you share some insights on parenting? How does/did rational and mindful Sam Harris handle an angry toddler?How do you explain other religions and beliefs to your kids?Could you describe what it was like going through your PhD program? What was it like going back to undergrad after a long break?What's your gut feeling on the prospect of military conflict between the US and Russia, China, and North Korea in the near future?Will you have someone studying transgenderism biologically on [the podcast] at some point? How are you forming your opinions around this issue?Just finished your book Free Will and wish it was 10 times longer. Any plans for more on this topic?Do you plan to read more of The End of Faith?Do you think having a large vocabulary is valuable in your line of work and life in general and what is your advice for expanding it?