Ryan speaks with Sam Harris about the overlap between eastern and western philosophy, how mindfulness practices like meditation help us become better Stoics, why he is so dedicated to providing his content for free, and more.

Sam Harris is a philosopher, neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense Podcast. His work touches on a range of topics, including rationality, religion, ethics, free will, neuroscience, meditation, psychedelics, philosophy of mind, politics, terrorism, and artificial intelligence. He has written for The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Economist, London Times, The Boston Globe, and The Atlantic, and he has authored five five New York Times bestselling books, including The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason and Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. 

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Philosophy

The Daily Stoic

Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice

Matt Haines has sampled more than 80 king cakes from New Orleans bakeries, just in time for Carnival season. Professor Psyche A. Williams-Forson considers the stereotypes and stigmas of race and diet. Beekeeper Adam Novicki breaks down the exacting process of almond tree pollination in California. Michael Martinez of LA Compost has an update on the ins and outs of the green composting bin. Malli chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva pop up in Virgil Village at Jewel for a President's Day brunch.

Food

Good Food

King cake, bees, composting, chicories

This week, we've got one of the great culinary stars of the midwest, Minneapolis's Gavin Kaysen, to talk about finding ways to make home cooking a joy

The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

775: Home Cooking with Gavin Kaysen

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss A Theory of Justice by John Rawls (1921 - 2002) which has been called the most influential book in twentieth century political philosophy. It was first published in 1971.  Rawls (pictured above)  drew on his own experience in WW2 and saw the chance in its aftermath to build a new society, one founded on personal liberty and fair equality of opportunity.  While in that just society there could be inequalities, Rawls’ radical idea was that those inequalities must be to the greatest advantage not to the richest but to the worst off.  

With

Fabienne Peter
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick

Martin O’Neill
Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of York

And 

Jonathan Wolff
The Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford and Fellow of Wolfson College

Producer: Simon Tillotson

In Our Time

Rawls' Theory of Justice

In Our Time: Philosophy

Ryan speaks with Professor Massimo Pigliucci about his new book The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders, what Alcibiades’s magnetism and lack of moral compass can teach us about what we look for in leaders today, the tension between being virtuous and being pragmatic, and more.

Massimo Pigliucci is Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, the former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, the originator of Neoskepticism, and an advocate and popularizer of Stoicism. He wrote a viral piece in The New York Times called How to Be a Stoic as well as two books on Stoicism titled How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life and A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control a Stoic handbook. He also explores Stoic philosophy on his podcast Stoic Meditations. 

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Massimo Pigliucci on Why Virtue Matters

This episode, join us on a hunt for buried treasure at a super-secret location in North Carolina. We follow a million-dollar dog wearing adorable slippers, and then get down on our knees, butts in the air and noses in the dirt, on the trail of a fungus that drives both pigs and people wild. The smell's been described many different ways—cheesy, earthy, garlicky, even sweaty—but there’s only one thing in nature that can make it: truffles. So, how did this knobbly, brown, potato-shaped fungus come to be one of the world's most expensive foods—and is there any science behind its reputation as an aphrodisiac? Listen in this episode as we get down and dirty hunting truffles, exposing truffle fraud, and getting the scoop on one of the world's oldest and most equal partnerships. Just what you wanted for Valentine’s Day!
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Gastropod

Here Comes Truffle

Logan Ury, a behavioral scientist at the dating app Hinge, says making dating decisions based on initial chemistry alone is a losing battle. In this episode, dating coach Damon Hoffman speaks with Ury about her book, How to Not Die Alone.

Science

Life Kit

The science of finding a partner

An artist works as a dream concierge, creating augmented dream packages for clients. For more from Violet Allen, visit her on Twitter @blipstress.

Content advisory: mind / body control

Prose

LeVar Burton Reads

"Mister Dawn, How Can You Be So Cruel?" by Violet Allen

The flickering flames and gentle crackling of this virtual fireplace provide a relaxing ambience and soothing ASMR sound. Whether you're looking for a fireplace sound to play on a cold winter's night, or a good ASMR sleep sound with no talking, this 8 hour log fire will do the trick. Warm up your night and get the relaxation you deserve! (The ASMR tingles effect works best with headphones.) Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! <a href="https://balooliving.xayxet.net/c/2939231/751289/10944">Baloo Living Weighted Blankets</a> (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUlgkn0FwC0">Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/partner-with-us/">Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries</a> Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/privacy-policy/">Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy</a> © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2021. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Nature sounds

Soothing

ASMR

Fire

60+ min

Sound only

Relaxing White Noise

Intense Chills from Fireplace White Noise I Fire Ambience with Soft Crackles 8 Hours

The sun has set at the campsite, time to gather around the campfire and enjoy a relaxing evening. Don't forget the snacks! Take this moment to relax and destress as you listen to the soothing ASMR sounds and soft crackles of the burning logs.  If you enjoy the calming sounds of fire ASMR, this is a great sound for intense ASMR tingles. The campfire sound lasts for 8 hours, so you can listen without interruption while meditating, studying, or sleeping. The best part is, you don't have to worry about the smoke blowing in your face! Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! <a href="https://balooliving.xayxet.net/c/2939231/751289/10944">Baloo Living Weighted Blankets</a> (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtUsZ8h3ozo">Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/partner-with-us/">Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries</a> Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/privacy-policy/">Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy</a> © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2022. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Relaxing Sounds of a Campfire 8 Hours I Calming Fire ASMR for Intense Tingles

Enjoy a moment of relaxation while listening to the meditation music of singing bowls as ocean waves crash along a secluded shoreline in Hawaii. The sound of rain falling upon the rocky shore adds to the soothing white noise. Enjoy this relaxing music to sleep. Because the sleep sounds track is 8 hours long, it will help you stay sleeping all night long.  The rain noise with ocean sounds blocks out distractions so you can truly be at peace. This calming music is also great for reading, homework, studying, yoga, stress relief or meditation. Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! <a href="https://balooliving.xayxet.net/c/2939231/751289/10944">Baloo Living Weighted Blankets</a> (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4bsJ78ROiQ&t=34905s">Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/partner-with-us/">Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries</a> Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/privacy-policy/">Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy</a> © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2020. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Waves

Rain

Wind

White noise

Singing Bowls Music to Sleep with Rain Sounds and Ocean Waves Crashing in Hawaii 8 Hours

Enjoy listening to relaxing water sounds while watching one of nature's most exotic creatures - the magnificent jellyfish. Hypnotic, graceful, peaceful.  This 8 hour jellyfish aquarium sound captivates the imagination while providing relaxation. The underwater sounds create a deep white noise that can provide a soothing background ambience while working, studying, sleeping or simply unwinding after a long day.  This water ambience sounds best with headphones. There is no distracting music. Bring the joy of having an aquarium into your home with this moon jellyfish sound! Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! Baloo Living Weighted Blankets (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2020. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Ambient

Green noise

Water Sounds Jellyfish Aquarium 8 Hours (Best with Headphones) I Underwater White Noise for Relaxation

It's a rainy day in the Isle of Skye with the steady storm sounds bringing a refreshing vibe to your week. Rain pours down while ocean waves crash upon a rocky shore. . . enjoy the relaxation brought by nature's rugged, powerful beauty. Here in the Scottish Highlands you're free from the bustle of life, able to truly unwind and let go of stress.  This soothing rainstorm ambience creates a natural white noise that blocks out unwanted distractions. That makes the relaxing ambience useful as a sleep sound, playing for 8 hours to help you fall asleep and remain asleep throughout the night. Feel your eyes growing heavy as you listen to the rain sounds for sleeping. Wishing you sweet dreams! Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! <a href="https://balooliving.xayxet.net/c/2939231/751289/10944">Baloo Living Weighted Blankets</a> (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8pdkrJjK54">Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/partner-with-us/">Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries</a> Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/privacy-policy/">Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy</a> © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2021. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Ambient Rain Sounds for Sleep I Relaxing Storm Ambience in Scotland with Crashing Waves 8 Hours

Rest comfortably as you listen to this deep relaxation pink noise ambient sound for sleep and focus. Drown out any distracting noises and close your eyes. Presented by Sound Therapy.

Pink noise

Sleep and Relaxation Sounds

Deep Relaxation Pink Noise - Ambient Pink Noise Sound for Sleep and Focus

Enjoy this consistent ambient noise sound of steady and smooth pink noise for sleep, focus, work, studying, and relaxation. Presented by Sound Therapy.

Steady Smooth Pink Noise - Ambient Noise for Sleep, Focus, Concentration 1 Hour

Turn on this pink noise ambient noise sound for resting, sleeping, relaxing, focusing. Presented by Sound Therapy.

Sleep Machine Sound - Pink Noise Ambient Noise for Resting, Sleeping, Relaxing

Enjoy this sleep machine pink noise sound for focus, mind clarity, and sleep. Drown out any distracting background noise with this episode and rest comfortably and calmly. Presented by Sound Therapy.

Pink Noise Sound for Focus, Mind Clarity, Sleep - Sound Machine Noise 1 Hour

Drown out any distracting noises with this relaxing pink noise ambient sound. Presented by Sound Therapy.

Pink Noise Ambient Noise for Focus, Sleep, Relaxation, Healing, Self Care

Sleep well tonight while listening to this pink noise ambient sleep sound. Presented by Sound Therapy.

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