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

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