In this episode of Relating to Self, I have a conversation with Bryan Kam.

Bryan is a philosopher and writer, exploring the history of ideas, amongst other things. He has a podcast called Clerestory, works for the British Library, and is an InterIntellect Fellow. You can also follow him on Twitter/X. 

Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode:

• Relating to Self, the mundane, and identity
• The role of the observer and the inner voices
• Meditation and the concentration states called "Jhanas"
• The influence of meditation on Bryan's relating to self
• Noting practices
• The breaking down of the Ego
• "Faking it" and authenticity
• Improv, performance and responsiveness
• Communication as collaboration
• Aliveness and playful states
• The importance of compassion (for the self)
• What happens when you stub your toe
• The meaning of "spirituality"
• Compassionate practices
• What about free will?
• Changing perspectives
• Internal Family Systems and Bryan's Muse
• On inspiration and creation
• On coherence, multitudes, and cognitive dissonance
• The ability to tolerate high uncertainty
• Hume and the stable self
• The enjoyment of not knowing and the beginner's mindset

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