David Hume discovered in the 1740s that introspection reveals only thoughts, perceptions, and feelings—never a thinker, perceiver, or feeler; consciousness without an underlying subject is accessible through direct introspection.

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Speaker

Michael Pollan

Evidence Quote

if you go looking for yourself in your mind, you will find thoughts and perceptions and feelings, but you won't find a thinker or perceiver or feeler.

Source

Micheal Pollan On The Mystery Of Consciousness.Essentia Foundation
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:27:20 PM

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