This chapter examines the impact of diverse environments on personal identity and the social construction of self, using anecdotes from the speaker's life. It discusses the dual nature of identity, how memories shape our sense of self, and the importance of service to others in fostering meaningful connections. Through personal stories and reflections on comedy, the speakers highlight the journey of self-discovery and the significance of community in achieving fulfillment.
If you take away how others see you, how do you see yourself? Psychologist, author and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Brian Lowery argues that this question is so difficult to wrap our heads around because what we think of as our individual identity is actually a social construction. In this episode, he and Chris take us on a journey exploring the objective vs the subjective self, the performance of identity and how your view of others has a stronger sway than you realize.