An interview with neuroscientist David Eagleman

The transcript explores the author's intellectual journey and epiphany, focusing on storytelling as a means to address philosophical questions about life, death, and consciousness. It delves into the idea of stories as therapy for maladaptive thinking and examines the nature of consciousness and memory. The discussion includes the concept of living life backward and the narratives we create to maintain a consistent self-image.

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