What is the ego? Transcendence, ego-dissolution, and discovering who you really are
Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers
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Exploring the Ego and Identity
The chapter delves into the concept of the ego as a reducing valve for the mind, discussing its role in shaping perceptions of reality and self-identity. It touches on ego dissolution, the Jung-Freud debate, and the influence of Gnostic beliefs on divinity within humans. The conversation explores the idea of transcending the ego to reach the true self and the transformative aspects of ego-dissolving experiences, particularly through psychedelics.
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