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What is the illusion of self?

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January 13, 2025

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As you’re reading this, you may feel like there is a “you” in your head, making decisions and controlling everything. Annaka Harris explains why this might just be an illusion.

Annaka Harris is the bestselling author of “Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind.” We chatted with her about the illusion of self and how our intuitions about consciousness might be all wrong.

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