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Highlights From The Comments On Jhanas
Scott Alexander summarizes comments debating the reality and implications of jhanas, a meditative state of extreme bliss.
47 min read 7,250 words
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Highlights From The Comments On PNSE
Scott Alexander examines skeptical and supportive comments on claims of enlightenment, arguing that evidence for such states is comparable to other accepted mental phenomena.
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