Becoming You

Becoming You

1/3/2023

link

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/10/10/are-you-the-same-person-you-used-to-be-life-is-hard-the-origins-of-you

summary

This article delves into the concept of personal identity and the question of whether we remain the same person throughout our lives. It explores the difficulties of defining and understanding the self, using examples from philosophy and psychology. The article examines the idea that our sense of self is constantly evolving and influenced by various factors such as experiences, memories, and personal narratives. It also delves into the role of memory in shaping our identity and the challenges of maintaining a consistent self-image. Overall, the article offers a thought-provoking exploration of the complex nature of personal identity.

tags

perception of self ꞏ narrative identity ꞏ the self ꞏ self-identity ꞏ self-perception ꞏ self-continuity ꞏ self-interpretation ꞏ personal identity ꞏ personal reflection ꞏ psychology ꞏ psychology of identity ꞏ identity formation ꞏ personal experiences ꞏ existentialism ꞏ personal narrative ꞏ philosophy of mind ꞏ self ꞏ introspective exploration ꞏ continuity ꞏ sense of continuity ꞏ introspective process ꞏ identity ꞏ sense of identity ꞏ developmental psychology ꞏ life journey ꞏ self-concept ꞏ self-expression ꞏ self-conceptualization ꞏ personal evolution ꞏ self-reflection ꞏ transformation ꞏ introspection ꞏ personal growth ꞏ sense of individuality ꞏ self-growth ꞏ sense of agency ꞏ personal change ꞏ philosophy ꞏ philosophy of identity ꞏ self-discovery ꞏ self-transformation ꞏ psychological continuity ꞏ introspective journey ꞏ sense of self ꞏ human development ꞏ authentic self ꞏ nature vs nurture ꞏ self-exploration ꞏ change ꞏ subjective experience ꞏ self-actualization ꞏ personal transformation ꞏ self-awareness