#286 — The Paradox of Psychedelics

Sam Harris shares an audio essay exploring how psychedelics are,
for many, the only way to glimpse "the vast firmament beyond the
prison walls” of the “conceptual mind”—and often serve as the
gateway to meditation. He also discusses how the very profundity
of the psychedelic experience can distract us from the true
purpose of mindfulness—the recognition that consciousness is
always already free, in every moment. Also included are
highlights from the Waking Up app created for a recent Tim
Ferriss podcast.


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Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment
you can make in life. That’s why Sam Harris created the Waking Up
app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of
life’s most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the
practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.