Annaka Harris and Danica Patrick are exploring the depths of our minds and what makes us truly *us*
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Episode Notes:
Today on the Pretty Intense Podcast we are talking with Consciousness expert Annaka Harris, author of "CONSCIOUS: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind" Today on the show Annaka reveals how understanding our consciousness can transform our lives, unlocking creativity and connection. Awareness shapes our experiences, influences our thoughts, and connects us in ways we might never have imagined. We dig into psychedelic therapies, and how they can help us to drop the elusion of self, allowing us to connect with the Universe and consciousness. An open mind can open doors in our life, allowing new ideas and different perspectives to flow to us. Exploring the depths of our minds and what makes us truly *us*. Don’t miss this enlightening journey!
00:00 – Intro
05:00 – It Is All An Unfolding Of The Universe
10:00 – False Assumptions
18:00 – Tricks Of The Brain
30:00 – Understanding Gravity And The Universe
38:00 – Psychedelic Therapies
45:00 – Math Explains Our Reality
54:00 – What Is Consciousness
1:06:00 – Can AI Become Sentient
1:13:00 – Is Consciousness Fundamental
BIO:
Annaka Harris is the New York Times–bestselling author of Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind and the upcoming audio documentary Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe which wasl exclusively released on March 18, 2025 at audiobook retailers like Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, and the Libby App. Harris is an editor and consultant for science writers, specializing in neuroscience and physics, and her work has appeared in The New York Times. Annaka is the author of the children’s book I Wonder, a collaborator on the Mindful Games Activity Cards by Susan Kaiser Greenland, and a volunteer mindfulness teacher for the Inner Kids organization.
