The self
The self
idea
What my mother’s sticky notes show about the nature of the self
Dementia accelerates a process we all experience, as our memories become increasingly externalised into the world around us
by Crispin Sartwell
Psychosis and schizophrenia
idea
Rubber hand illusions shed new light on our bodily sense of self
Testing the illusions on those who have entered altered states offers clues about the experience of being in control
by Shayla Love
Emerging therapies
guide
How to use cooking as a form of therapy
No matter your culinary skills, spend some reflective time in the kitchen to nourish and renew your sense of self
by Charlotte Hastings
Dance
film
A darkly playful dance of shadows, surreal visions and transformation
Directed by Douglas Bernardt
The self
idea
Boost your self-understanding with a navigational approach
Physical and mental navigation involve overlapping brain processes, casting new light on the notion of an ‘inner journey’
by Mykyta Kabrel
Beauty and aesthetics
idea
Why art seems more beautiful when you can see yourself in it
Research suggests that people find artworks more aesthetically pleasing when they’re personally relevant to them in some way
by Matt Huston
Communication and language
guide
How to find your voice
Do you sometimes feel silenced or afraid to speak up? Learn to use your natural voice and be heard for who you really are
by Sophie Scott
The nature of reality
film
An animated figure’s world grows enigmatic when he begins to doubt reality
Directed by Jeong Dahee
The self
idea
When Nietzsche said ‘become who you are’, this is what he meant
Behind the philosopher’s cryptic phrase is an invocation to sculpt your ideal self out of the hard stone of your psyche
by Ryan A Bush
Emotions
idea
Why is there such a thing as ‘true love’ but not ‘true grump’?
What makes an emotion feel true? And how is that connected to your true self? New insights on old philosophical puzzles
by Shayla Love
The self
guide
How to connect with your future self
Does the future ‘you’ seem like a stranger? Getting to know them better will help you to make healthier, wiser decisions
by Shayla Love
Painting and sculpture
film
Stretched between dignity and despair, Giacometti’s fragile human figures
Directed by Michael Gill