TED: Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy

The video explores the concept of the self, examining how conditions like schizophrenia and Alzheimer's affect our perception of self. It discusses the narrative self, bodily self, and sense of agency, highlighting how these are constructed and can be disrupted. The video emphasizes empathy towards those with altered selves and suggests that understanding the constructed nature of self can be liberating.

How do out-of-body experiences challenge our understanding of the self?

What does the author suggest about the reality of the self outside of the brain and body?

In what ways can recognizing the constructed nature of the self be liberating?

What insights can we gain from the experiences of those with altered selves?