Constructing Identity
The essence of identity is explored through the lens of money, illustrating how value is not inherent but constructed through social and conceptual frameworks. Just as a five-dollar bill derives its worth from collective understanding, our identities as persons are similarly shaped by interdependence and social constructs. This perspective challenges the notion of a fixed self, revealing that we are not merely discovering who we are, but actively creating our identities as sophisticated artifacts of human culture.In this clip
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Making Sense Podcast
#282 - Do You Really Have a Self?: A Conversation with Jay Garfield (Episode #282)
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