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#398 - Thoughts Without a Thinker

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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The Nature of Thought and Consciousness: Unpacking the Illusion of Self

This chapter examines how our focused awareness shapes our perception of reality, suggesting that our thoughts are products of consciousness rather than conscious decisions. It also discusses the illusion of control, asserting that the sensation of agency in our thinking is often an overlooked thought.

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