Being You: A New Science of Consciousness | Anil Seth
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The Constructed Self: Consciousness and Perception
This chapter explores the nature of consciousness, proposing that the self is not a passive observer but a dynamic assembly of perceptions shaped by the brain. It examines how our experiences, including sensory perceptions, are constructed rather than directly experienced, and challenges traditional notions of personal identity through the concept of controlled hallucination.
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