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The Self Illusion

Why There Is No "You" Inside Your Head

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The Self Illusion

By: Bruce Hood
Narrated by: Bruce Hood
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The Self Illusion provides a fascinating examination of how the latest science shows that our individual concept of a self is in fact an illusion. Most of us believe that we possess a self - an internal individual who resides inside our bodies, making decisions, authoring actions and possessing free will. The feeling that a single, unified, enduring self inhabits the body is compelling and inescapable. But that sovereignty of the self is increasingly under threat from science as our understanding of the brain advances.

©2012 Bruce Hood (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd Psychology Thought-Provoking

Critic Reviews

“Fascinating, timely and important ... Hood's presentation of the science behind our supersense is crystal clear and utterly engaging” ( New Scientist)
“Wonderful. Illuminating. Full of insight, beauty, and humor. Get to know thyself” (David Eagleman, author of Sum)
“Startling and engrossing” (Robin Ince)

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Good info

sam Harris' 'waking up' has a lot of the same info : so if you've read one, I wouldn't advise the other. but very interesting info nonetheless.
the reading was a little wooden and uninspiring but content good

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