
#398 — Thoughts Without a Thinker
Making Sense with Sam Harris
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The Illusion of the Thinker: Understanding Thought and Consciousness
This chapter delves into the relationship between thoughts and consciousness, highlighting the separation between the thinker and their thoughts. It emphasizes how thoughts are generated by prior influences rather than a conscious self, ultimately questioning the notion of control we perceive over our mental processes.
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