This clip is taken from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast #543 with Sam Harris (http://bit.ly/1r3mxpu), also available for download via iTunes & Stitcher (http://bit.ly/1tkQNOq).
http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/sam-harris-2
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I think in sam's voice when im trying to be rational about something
The internalized conversion and its relationship with thought is covered by a few theorist, but Piaget's 'self talk' or 'private speech' is a foundational work. Just in case anyone wants to read more on it.
The standard pathological model of depression may be wrong in most cases. Consider: http://www.drpjwatson.org/depression
This. Was. Amazing.
imagine growing up without language…so no words. no sentences. What would thoughts be then? Would there even be thoughts? Would you just be animal-like, living in the moment?
What if language is actually magik. Like, think how much control can be had over the minds of millions and billions simply by getting them to say certain things to themselves, thought control really, mind control. Wait, what's the meaning/origin of the word Govern ment? Can you control their minds and thoughts without getting them into "education" centers from a young age?