This course aims to help learners explore and understand their own identity and consciousness. By engaging with thought-provoking talks, students will delve into topics such as the psychology of the self, the nature of consciousness, and the relationship between experience and memory. Through this exploration, participants will develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their own unique perspectives. The course utilizes a collection of TED talks as the primary teaching method, offering diverse insights and perspectives on the concept of self. This course is intended for individuals interested in self-reflection, psychology, consciousness, and personal development.
Overview
Syllabus
Julian Baggini: Is there a real you?.
The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert.
The riddle of experience vs. memory | Daniel Kahneman.
Ariel Garten: Know thyself, with a brain scanner.
The quest to understand consciousness | Antonio Damasio.
Talithia Williams: Own your body's data.
Ze Frank: Are you human?.
Taught by
TED
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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This was an extremely educational, fascinating and interesting course, which made me realise a lot about the way my mind and body work, as well as how to cope in the world around me. The TED talks are wonderfully selected for the theme of ''Who are you?'' and they all provide valuable and helpful lessons and points to the viewer. I really enjoyed this course, as it includes a span of themes such as statistics, psychology, computing science and philosophy.
