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In evolutionary terms, we’re probably lucky that we’re not more miserable than we are. After all, our genes haven’t been sculpted with our subjective well-being in mind. And the natural world surely wasn’t created for our enjoyment. We’ve evolved to survive and spawn—to just barely equip our progeny to do the same. All the other good things in life appear to be lucky accidents.

In large part, our problems are due to the immense power of language. We live in a world that is almost entirely defined by words—our relationships, fears, interests, cultural institutions, the very objects around us are all the product of concepts that depend upon language. And this is no less true of our inner lives. Thinking is so useful that we are probably wired to do it continuously. Unfortunately, much of what we think about makes us miserable.

SuperHornet wrote:Never heard of that dude. I thought you meant

, and she's no dip[bleep].

SeattleGriz wrote:Are you kidding me? This guy actually gets people to buy his books. I have only seen him get his ass handed to him in multiple debates. Please tell me there is better than this?

His new book: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

In evolutionary terms, we’re probably lucky that we’re not more miserable than we are. After all, our genes haven’t been sculpted with our subjective well-being in mind. And the natural world surely wasn’t created for our enjoyment. We’ve evolved to survive and spawn—to just barely equip our progeny to do the same. All the other good things in life appear to be lucky accidents.

In large part, our problems are due to the immense power of language. We live in a world that is almost entirely defined by words—our relationships, fears, interests, cultural institutions, the very objects around us are all the product of concepts that depend upon language. And this is no less true of our inner lives. Thinking is so useful that we are probably wired to do it continuously. Unfortunately, much of what we think about makes us miserable.

Speak for yourself asshat.

Spirituality without religion?

Classic.

2000

All the other good things in life appear to be lucky accidents.

D1B wrote:Where does Jesus fit in?

D1B wrote:

D1B wrote:Where does Jesus fit in?

Waiting.

SeattleGriz wrote:

D1B wrote:

Waiting.

eh. I ain't afraid to admit it was a poorly thought out troll attempt. I know a good amount of people on here like Sam Harris. They all can't be home runs!

Grizalltheway wrote:

SeattleGriz wrote:
eh. I ain't afraid to admit it was a poorly thought out troll attempt. I know a good amount of people on here like Sam Harris. They all can't be home runs!

But they can all be giant whiffs, apparently.