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The Illusion of Self-Consciousness
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2:45:26 - 2:51:06 (05:40)

The perception of self through the eyes of others shapes how we access different rule sets about what to say and not to say, giving us the free attention to pay real attention to others.

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A neuroscientist explains the four arrows that exist in every one-on-one relationship, including the arrows of perception and feedback between two individuals, and how they influence each other.
2:45:26 - 2:46:38 (01:11)
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Relationships
Summary

A neuroscientist explains the four arrows that exist in every one-on-one relationship, including the arrows of perception and feedback between two individuals, and how they influence each other.

Chapter
The Illusion of Self-Consciousness
Episode
Dr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
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Huberman Lab
Our perception of self through the eyes of others shapes the way we access different context dependent rule sets about what to say and not say, affecting our ability to truly pay attention to others.
2:46:38 - 2:48:36 (01:58)
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Perception of self
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Our perception of self through the eyes of others shapes the way we access different context dependent rule sets about what to say and not say, affecting our ability to truly pay attention to others. The center of the bullseye from a meditative point of view is to get off that ride entirely and just behold others.

Chapter
The Illusion of Self-Consciousness
Episode
Dr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The idea of self-consciousness points towards the illusory nature of the self and how it manifests as a contraction.
2:48:36 - 2:51:06 (02:30)
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Philosophy
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The idea of self-consciousness points towards the illusory nature of the self and how it manifests as a contraction. Recognizing the absence of a center eliminates the impulse to contract, leading to a sense of peace and freedom.

Chapter
The Illusion of Self-Consciousness
Episode
Dr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
Podcast
Huberman Lab