14min chapter

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

David Eagleman

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

CHAPTER

Exploring Human Identity and Learning

This chapter examines the nature of human identity against the backdrop of constant biological change, illustrating the Ship of Theseus myth. It discusses the duality of instincts versus learned behaviors and highlights the unconscious mind's role in routine tasks. The chapter further explores the concept of 'savings' in learning, personal anecdotes of skill reacquisition, and the impact of novelty on time perception.

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