Mar 24, 2020
In this episode, Sam Harris,
neuroscientist, author, and host of the Making Sense Podcast, joins
Peter to discuss this unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The discussion includes the important distinction between COVID-19
and influenza, the impact on the economy, the dire situation in New
York, and the challenge of creating a safe and effective vaccine.
Additionally, Sam brings insights from his extensive meditation
practice to help those struggling with stress, anxiety, and fear in
this extraordinary situation.
We discuss:
- A time unlike any other—why many
people don’t seem to fully grasp the magnitude of this situation
[2:00];
- Why comparing COVID-19 to
influenza is a bad analogy [10:45]
- The impact on the economy of
measures like shelter-in-place—Is the “cure” worse than the
disease? [16:45];
- Why are some places, like New
York, getting hit so much worse? [24:45];
- The trickle down effect of an
overrun healthcare system on non-COVID-19 related health issues
[34:45];
- How to calm our minds and manage
our emotions during this craziness [38:00];
- Talking to kids about this
situation without burdening them with undue stress
[50:15];
- Insights from meditation
practice—Recognize and unhook yourself from a heightened emotional
state [52:00];
- How to make the most of a
situation where you let your emotions get the best of you
[59:15];
- What are some potential positive
things that Sam hopes could be learned from this crisis and applied
to the future? [1:09:30];
- The unfortunate politics being
layered on top of this crisis [1:15:30];
- The challenge of creating a safe
and effective vaccine for COVID-19 [1:20:00]; and
- More.
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