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How your brain invents your “self” | Anil Seth

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The Illusion of Self: Perception and Reality

This chapter explores how our sense of 'self' is constructed by the brain through sensory experiences and cognitive processes. It challenges the idea of a unified self, suggesting that our perception of self is a collection of perceptions, akin to a controlled hallucination guiding us through reality.

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