What is the Self? Exploring Identity, Biology, and Consciousness

37 min

Explore the nature of the self, biological determinism, and consciousness. Discover what defines your authentic identity beyond brain chemistry and DNA.

What is the Self? Exploring Identity, Biology, and Consciousness

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This podcast was created using BeFreed's AI, based on selected books, the creator's learning goals, and their preferred tone.

Conscious
The Strange Order of Things
The Ego Trick
Free Will
Free Agents
Brain
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Input question

If everything in me is made of things and system that i dont control from the brain heart body and everything in me is ever chAnging and impressionable then what am i really whats the self that i need to protect and fight for cause i protect my beleives,value,perosnality and they all change.and most the things are controled by my brain and body naturally and is scientifically wired what is me and i am confused.is anything of me permenet and authentic.is only my dna permenent.

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