Overcoming Identity Foreclosure

The speaker discusses how they underwent a shift in perspective after a life-altering injury ended their career as a violinist at the age of 15. They reflect on the concept of identity foreclosure from cognitive science, which describes prematurely locking oneself into a singular identity without exploring other possible roles. The speaker acknowledged falling into this trap, identifying solely as a violinist before considering themselves as an individual. Over time and with the study of cognitive science, they began to understand the psychological processes involved in this shift.

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