New Scientist is getting on the bandwagon with their series “The Great Illusion Of Self“.
This intuitive sense of self is an effortless and fundamental human experience. But it is nothing more than an elaborate illusion. Under scrutiny, many common-sense beliefs about selfhood begin to unravel. Some thinkers even go as far as claiming that there is no such thing as the self.
In these articles, discover why “you” aren’t the person you thought you were.
New Scientist requires a subscription. It might be worth buying this issue.
Originally published 8 March 2013.