Episode Description: What Is It Like to Be…?

In this evocative meditation, Annaka Harris gently guides you to settle into the present moment and turn your attention inward. Drawing on philosopher Thomas Nagel’s profound idea—that an organism is conscious if there is something it is like to be that organism—you are invited to explore the very essence of experience.

As you listen, ask yourself: Is there something it is like to be you right now? While it might seem self-evident, the meditation invites you to examine the deeper implications of consciousness. Reflect on the difference between living, aware beings and inanimate objects like a shoe or a camera. And then, let your mind wander even further—to a tree, a cell, or even an atom—pondering whether every level of reality holds its own subtle experience.

This meditation is both a philosophical inquiry and a biological exploration, encouraging you to see the interconnectedness of all things. Let the whispers of the universe remind you that your own experience is part of a much larger, harmonious symphony. As curiosity awakens and boundaries dissolve, you begin to realize that being human is just one verse in the endless song of existence.

Allow this journey to soften your heart, open your mind, and deepen your sense of connection with the world around you.