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The Self Delusion

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What’s it about?

Neuroscientist Gregory Berns argues that the self is a necessary illusion—a story your brain constructs moment by moment—and shows how embracing this can free you to rewrite your identity.

You’ll learn

  • The self is a process, not a thing
  • Your memories are reconstructed, not recorded
  • Free will is a retrospective story
  • You can actively reshape your identity