Date of Birth: April 9, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Sam Harris is an American author, philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and is widely known for his contributions to the fields of secularism, ethics, and religion. Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and later earned a Ph.D. in cognitive neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Harris gained prominence with his first book, “The End of Faith,” published in 2004, which won the PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction. The book critiques organized religion and promotes a rational approach to understanding human morality. He followed this success with several other influential works, including “Letter to a Christian Nation,” “The Moral Landscape,” and “Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion.” In addition to his writing, Sam Harris is known for his podcast, “Making Sense,” where he discusses a variety of topics ranging from philosophy and science to politics and society. He is also a co-founder and CEO of Project Reason, a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values.
5 Interesting Facts about Sam Harris
1. Sam Harris is a prominent member of the “New Atheists,” a group that includes Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett.
2. His book “The End of Faith” remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 33 weeks.
3. Harris has practiced meditation for many years and has studied with both Hindu and Buddhist teachers.
4. He has engaged in public debates with religious figures and other intellectuals, including William Lane Craig and Jordan Peterson.
5. Sam Harris’s podcast “Making Sense” was previously known as “Waking Up.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sam Harris
1. “The reality of your life is always now.”
2. “The problem with religion—as with Nazism, Stalinism, or any other totalitarian mythology—is the problem of dogma itself.”
3. “We have a choice between conversation and war. That’s it.”
4. “In the best case, faith leaves you humble and open to mystery. In the worst case, it makes you certain.”
5. “The moral landscape is the framework I use to make sense of both the world and the mind.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Sam Harris’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Sam Harris has two daughters with his wife, Annaka Harris, who is also an author and editor.
Relevant Links
1. [Sam Harris Official Website](https://samharris.org/
2. [Making Sense Podcast](https://samharris.org/podcast/
3. [Project Reason](https://www.project-reason.org/
5. [Sam Harris on Twitter](https://twitter.com/SamHarrisOrg
