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UTOKing with Gregg
Ep 80 | UTOKing with Rob Scott | Transcending and Optimizing the Self
Jun 24, 2024
Philosopher Rob Scott discusses consciousness, identity, and time with Gregg, exploring emotional sensing, corrective emotional experiences in psychotherapy, and transcending the self. They touch on the hard problem of consciousness, self-awareness, and the impact of detaching from narratives for genuine happiness.
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- Consciousness evolves from quick valence responses to complex sensory interactions and self-identity shifts.
- Memory reconsolidation in psychotherapy allows for transformative shifts in self-identity based on reframing traumatic experiences.
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The Evolution of Consciousness and Self-Identity
Consciousness evolves from quick orienting valence responses to a complex interplay between sensory information, memory, and predictive modeling. The sense of self is a dynamic structure that shifts with identification processes. The ability to detach from the salving lens allows for a broader perspective beyond the immediate self-constructed narrative.
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