What if the self is not a fixed entity but a cognitive illusion created by the brain? Drawing on neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology, this episode explores evidence that personal identity may emerge from countless interacting processes rather than a single, enduring “I.”

From neurological disorders and decision-making experiments to meditation and artificial intelligence, the discussion challenges one of humanity’s deepest assumptions: that there is a permanent self at the center of consciousness. The result is a provocative look at identity as an evolving process rather than a stable essence

This episode includes AI-generated content.

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