Modern neuroscience and ancient philosophy converge on a provocative idea: the self may not be a fixed entity, but a dynamic story constructed by the brain.

Research on memory, decision-making, and neurological disorders challenges traditional notions of identity and free will, suggesting that our sense of a permanent “I” could be an evolutionary adaptation rather than an objective reality. The result is a radically different perspective on consciousness and what it means to be human.

This episode includes AI-generated content.