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Ep54 "Where do you end and others begin?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

Expanding the Boundaries of Self

Exploring how disruptions to the brain can expand the concept of self to include external objects and tools, challenging the idea of a fixed self-identity. Examples of self-extension through activities like skateboarding, using tools like a rake, and controlling robotic arms or avatars with the brain are discussed.

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