#291 — Where Is Happiness?
Summary: "I" versus "Me" philosophical differences
Arthur C. Brooks contrasts "I" (the observing self) with "me" (the self defined by others' perceptions), arguing that most people are "all me and no I," and that cultivating the observing "I" (Atman) lets you live less attached to social comparison and more freely.
Why it matters
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Making Sense with Sam Harris • #291 — Where Is Happiness?
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