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Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He is known for his influential work in the philosophy of mind, consciousness studies, and neuroethics, and is regarded as one of the leading thinkers in contemporary philosophy of consciousness.
Known for: The Ego Tunnel: The Science of the Mind and the Myth of the Self
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The Ego Tunnel: The Science of the Mind and the Myth of the Self
In this groundbreaking work, philosopher Thomas Metzinger explores how consciousness arises and why the sense of a stable self is an illusion. Drawing on insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and cognitive science, he argues that the self is a dynamic model created by the brain to navigate the world efficiently. The book challenges traditional notions of identity and consciousness, offering a compelling scientific and philosophical account of what it means to be human.
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The Phenomenal Self-Model (PSM)
At the heart of consciousness lies the Phenomenal Self-Model, or PSM. This is the brain’s dynamic representation that integrates sensory data, emotions, intentions, and memories into a single, coherent experience of being someone. From the inside, we do not experience the brain’s operations; instead...
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Transparency and Illusion
We do not see the inner workings of our minds. We see the world as if it were given directly, without mediation. This 'transparency' of mental models is what makes subjective experience so convincing. When you look around, you do not perceive neural representations—you perceive objects that seem to ...
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About Thomas Metzinger
Thomas Metzinger is a German philosopher and professor at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He is known for his influential work in the philosophy of mind, consciousness studies, and neuroethics, and is regarded as one of the leading thinkers in contemporary philosophy of consciousness.
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