The self is a social construct, maintained through friction and interaction with others; when social interaction is removed (silence, no eye contact), the self melts and becomes permeable.

causalpending

Speaker

Michael Pollan

Evidence Quote

when you don't have friction with other people, it starts to melt.

Source

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

My Notes

Loading notes...