Exploring Consciousness and Memory in Biological Systems

In Chapter 7, we continue to peel back the layers of the construction of “self'” in the context of neuroscience. Annaka focuses on the role memory plays in both psychological continuity and in the feeling of being a “subject” of conscious experiences. This chapter also presents a deeper exploration of meditation practice in an attempt to get a clearer picture of our direct experience of consciousness and, thus, a more accurate framework for questions about how far down in nature consciousness runs.