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Ep83 "Why Do Your 30 Trillion Cells Feel Like a Self?" Part 2

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Fluidity of Memory and Identity

This chapter examines the concept of exaptation, where biological and computational processes hold multiple functions, and data is viewed as an active influencing element. It explores how memories and identities are not fixed but rather dynamic patterns shaped by experiences, emphasizing the evolutionary significance of cognitive flexibility. Through fictional narratives and philosophical discussions, the chapter invites a rethinking of the self in light of persistent change and the agency of memory.

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