Chapter
The Illusion of the Self
10:16 - 15:55 (05:38)
The sense of a distinct and permanent self may be a proper illusion, as it is based on the feeling of being separate from the body and having an interior subjectivity separate from experience.
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The sense of having a distinct self independent of our experiences is just an illusion, according to Sam Harris.
10:16 - 15:55 (05:38)
Psychology
Summary
The sense of having a distinct self independent of our experiences is just an illusion, according to Sam Harris. He argues that our sense of self is actually just a psychological and biological construct, and the idea of a soul surviving the death of the body is rooted in this illusion.