How Science Can Give Us Morality - Sam Harris
He distinguishes between the temporary, content-based changes induced by psychedelics and the structural, selfless awareness cultivated through meditation, which he presents as a practical tool for reducing psychologicalsummaryMeditation vs. Psychedelics: Harris distinguishes meditation from psychedelic use. Psychedelics change the *contents* of consciousness (temporary states), while meditation changes the *structure* of consciousness by revetakeawayThe Illusion of the Self: Through meditation, one can realize that the feeling of being a 'self' or 'subject' is just another appearance in consciousness, not a separate entity. This realization can reduce psychological takeaway
