Julian Baggini: Is there a real you?

The video challenges the common belief in a permanent core self, suggesting instead that the self is a collection of experiences, memories, and beliefs. It draws on scientific and philosophical perspectives, including neuroscience and Buddhism, to argue that the self is not a fixed entity but a fluid process. This view is seen as liberating, allowing individuals to shape and create their true selves over time.

What does the speaker mean by the term 'ego trick'?

How does the speaker suggest we can shape our true self?

How does the speaker differentiate between discovering and creating the true self?

What is the significance of the quote from the Buddha regarding self-fashioning?