Sam Harris and Josh wrestle with such mind-expanding questions as what it means to be self-aware, whether computers will ever feel, and whether consciousness might be woven into the very fabric of the universe. Plus, Josh quizzes Sam on the controversial things he wishes he’d never said (or does he?). Pour yourself a glass of the finest ayahuasca, and enjoy.
After wearing out his welcome at Dennis Wilson’s house, Manson moves his family to Spahn Ranch, a dilapidated Western movie set where the cult starts preparing for Helter Skelter, Manson's made-up apocalypse inspired by The Beatles.
38 Min
Jun 16, 2015
A bit more than 45 million passengers are expected to fly globally on U.S. airlines during the holiday period from December 16th through January 5th. The Wall Street Journal's Susan Carey tells us what we need to know before we head to the airport.
8 Min
Dec 8, 2016
On this week’s episode of Slate Money, Felix Salmon of Fusion, Cathy O'Neil of Columbia University and Slate's Jordan Weissmann discuss the economic illogic of Scotland’s independence vote, how a federal banking regulation could impact infrastructure
34 Min
Sep 13, 2014