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“Our fundamental tactic of self-protection, self-control, and self-definition is not spinning webs or building dams, but telling stories, and more particularly connecting and controlling the story we tell others - and ourselves - about who we are.”

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Book:Consciousness Explained
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Consciousness Explained

This book delves into the philosophical and scientific aspects of consciousness, examining its origins, functions, and potential explanations from various perspectives. more

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