Absolutely Mental Podcast
1) S3 EP 7: Why do we lie?
Ricky and Sam discuss the morality of lying, including white lies, Santa Claus, and the best excuse to get out of a party.
2) Season Three is Available Now
Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actor, director, and writer Ricky Gervais and his favorite smart friend, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, are back again - this time for Season 3.
3) S2 EP 10: Why do we laugh?
Ricky calls Sam to ask why humans laugh. They break down the mechanics of stand up comedy, the science behind tickling, and the mistakes of a very sad middle school teacher...
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) S2 EP 9: The Monkey Mind
Ricky asks Sam to explain the “monkey mind.” They also explore the illusion of free will, the nature of thought and distraction, and more of Sam’s mumbo jumbo. Get access to all 10 full episodes at...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) S2 EP 8: Why can’t we cure pain?
Ricky calls Sam to ask why there isn’t a cure for all physical pain. They discuss phantom pain in amputees, the origins of language, and the dangers of tying your shoes. Get access to all 10 full e...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) S2 EP 7: Lions, Twitter, and Billionaires...
Ricky asks Sam what single concept he’d like everyone in the world to understand. They also discuss space tourism, the morality underlying animal behavior, and Ricky’s award-winning tweets. Get acc...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) S2 EP 6: 3 Questions for the Aliens
Ricky poses a thought experiment where Sam would act as a human representative to speak with super-intelligent aliens. Sam would ask the aliens to cure aging. Ricky would rather know which version of ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) S2 EP 5: Q&A
Ricky poses Sam a question from a listener. They discuss mental illness, the relationship between mind and body, and why, when Christ returns to earth, it definitely won’t be on a spaceship. Get ac...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) S2 EP 4: The certainty (and uncertainty) of death
Ricky and Sam debate whether or not it would be better to know the date of your death. They also discuss the flaws in human memory, what uploading our consciousnesses might look like, and why snails w...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) S2 EP 3: What is anxiety?
Ricky and Sam explore the origins of anxiety. They also discuss aging, stand up comedy, and having a heart attack on stage. Get access to all 10 full episodes at https://absolutelymental.com
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