Fluid Identity
Pankaj discusses the cultural differences between the Western and Eastern sense of self, highlighting the fluidity of identity in Eastern cultures. He explores how growing up with overlapping identities in India shaped his perspective on the constructed nature of the ego. Pankaj also draws connections between Western definitions of success and the Buddha's insights, revealing doubts and reservations expressed by icons like Adam Smith.In this clip
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[Unedited] Pankaj Mishra With Krista Tippett
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