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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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Summary

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 Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking Mental Health Human Brain Health

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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This is a good book. The arguments are well presented. Overall some of these arguments take too long and from time to time there was a sense of frustration that the author was not getting to the point. The conclusion is a little shaky because if there is no me inside my head, after reading such a book, there should be an experiential understanding as well as an intellectual one.

Good argument,

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Very good book, both written in excellent and easy to understand way and, also, containing fair bits of the actual knowledge. Very professional way of presenting an idea in a scientific way. Narration by author done great. Totally recommend!

Great book and narration

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I was a bit daunted to start this as the subject could make one a bit despondent but Bruce Hood delivers it in a thoughtful, positive and informative way. It think he goes off topic on occasion but its all ways interesting. This is a general science book for the general public. Recommended.

Very interesting overview on the mind

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beautifully read by the author, very interesting concepts about our self-illusions which will be helpful in everyday life and give us a greater understanding of human psychology.

fascinating

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A couple of times at the beginning of this book I found it a little bit dull but it steadily got much more interesting definitely worth a read.

it starts slow

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