Sense of self as illusion from "summary" of The Man Who Wasn’t There by Anil Ananthaswamy
The idea that we have a fixed, unchanging self is deeply ingrained in our minds. We see ourselves as distinct individuals, with unique personalities and identities. But what if this sense of self is nothing more than an illusion? What if the self is actually a constantly shifting and evolving construct, influenced by our thoughts, experiences, and surroundings?In "The Man Who Wasn’t There," Anil Ananthaswamy explores the concept of the self as an illusion through the lens of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. He delves into the latest research on how our brains create the sense of self, revealing that it is a complex and dynamic process involving multiple regions of the brain working together. One of the key ideas Ananthaswamy explores is the concept of "selflessness," where individuals experience a diminished sense of self or even a complete loss of se...
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