Josh tests Bodhi by showing him photos of famous people, and Bodhi correctly identifies Sam Harris as 'meditation man'.
Mentioned in a joke about Eckhart Tolle's accent and appearance resembling him.
Podcast host whose episode on synthetic pandemics/viruses Josh had been listening to.
Author of the book 'Lying,' discussed by Tommy and Matt D'Avella regarding honesty and omission.
Josh references Sam Harris's meditation app and his book 'Lying' as the basis for the episode's main discussion.
Josh jokingly references a (nonexistent) Sam Harris book called 'Stop Lying' / 'Lying' in connection with the narrative/truth discussion.
Mentioned as someone who practices jiu-jitsu.
Creator of the Waking Up meditation app, referenced for his advice on dialing back emotional intensity.
Referenced as the meditation teacher Tommy learned from, in context of a challenging conversation with an enlightenment-claiming guest.
Author of 'Lying,' whom Josh heard discussing the book on a podcast.
Tommy references a meditation app/podcast episode by Sam Harris about being present during mundane tasks like doing dishes.
Josh references a Sam Harris podcast episode featuring Will MacAskill and moral dilemmas.
Tommy references Sam Harris, a meditation teacher/neuroscientist/author, discussing the human empathy flaw regarding group suffering.
Tommy references his meditation app teacher's phrase about burning '10% brighter' in interactions.
Meditation teacher and neuroscientist who received anti-vegan comment pile-ons unrelated to his post, discussed as an example of online trolling.
Josh references listening to Sam Harris talk about self-consciousness being ingrained in human DNA.
Discussed as a meditation teacher/app creator who talks about gurus but isn't himself labelled a guru.
Referenced as an example of an articulate thinker and again regarding ideas about death.
Guest on Eric Weinstein's podcast; Tommy listens to him daily for meditation.
Tommy describes Sam Harris's podcast subscription/donation model that also offers free access if needed.
Tommy references listening to a Sam Harris podcast discussing fear, safety, and mortality.
Tommy references Sam Harris's meditation app/teachings on boredom as a barrier to presence.
Tommy cites podcaster Sam Harris mailing microphones to guests as a cheap way to record remotely.
Tommy mentions listening to Sam Harris's podcast discussing US homeschooling during COVID.
Tommy references Sam Harris's meditation app Waking Up and a question about who you'll be in the middle of the worst day of your life.
Referenced regarding his 'would you rather' hypotheticals and a psychedelic mushroom experience at his wedding.
Tommy mentions listening to Sam Harris's podcast where Harris described frustration speaking to people not taking coronavirus seriously.
Tommy names him as someone he'd want to isolate with to meditate and learn from.
Tommy references Sam Harris's coronavirus podcast episodes and his meditation app, which was offered free during the pandemic.
Josh references a video of an atheist scientist (Sam Harris) having a respectful debate with a priest.
Creator of the Waking Up meditation app that Josh uses.
Tommy asks if Brain Park is similar to the kind of neuroscience work Sam Harris talks about.
Tommy references a Sam Harris comment that anxiety and excitement are similar internal responses, and later mentions using Sam Harris's meditation app.
Mentioned as an example of someone smart who has read major religious texts like the Bible and Quran.
Tommy references the Sam Harris meditation app's approach of taking 10 minutes to drop all thought regardless of outcome.
Neuroscientist/meditation figure used as a contrast to The Daily Talk Show's 'everyman' brand.
Mentioned by Tommy in relation to mindfulness meditation apps.
Mason has a free trial of Sam Harris's meditation app but considers not using it due to his voice.
Josh references a question Sam Harris asked Ricky Gervais about formative negative experiences.
Neuroscientist and meditation app creator whose content Tommy consumes and contrasts with Jordan Peterson throughout the long debate.
Referenced for his Waking Up meditation app and podcast, discussed regarding mindfulness as an 'alarm system' for suffering.
Tommy was listening to Sam Harris meditation content in his ears during the lamb spit morning.
Mentioned in listener feedback regarding his meditation app versus Headspace.
Discussed as the meditation app founder who was reportedly too busy to appear on Matt D'Avella's video.
Host of the Waking Up meditation app that both Tommy and Peter use daily.
Cited as an academic who feels pressure to maintain a researched, non-'stupid' brand.
Podcaster Matt listens to; his episode on addiction/depression led Matt to book guest Johan Hari.
Neuroscientist, author and podcaster whose Waking Up meditation app and business model Tommy discusses at length.
Josh references using free Sam Harris guided meditations on YouTube because he hasn't paid for the Sam Harris app.
Mentioned as an example of a popular Patreon creator who did AMAs before leaving the platform.
Referenced as someone who has discussed how gender-related topics on podcasts can feel divisive.
Tommy recommends searching for Sam Harris discussing autonomous vehicle morality, AI, and VR.
Tommy mentions listening to Sam Harris alongside Jordan Peterson.