What is the illusion of self?
January 13, 2025
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as posted by the channelAs 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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