The Evolution of Self and Memory

This chapter examines how memory and identity are intricately linked, revealing the unreliability of memory and the impact of cognitive biases on our understanding of self over time. Through various examples, including metamorphosis and collective intelligence in nature, it challenges traditional notions of a stable identity, suggesting that our memories are continuously reconstructed. The discussion further explores confabulation, illustrating how the brain creatively interprets experiences, ultimately redefining the relationship between memory and our sense of self.