Summary
In "Strangers to Ourselves," Timothy D. Wilson delves into the paradox of human self-knowledge, revealing how people often remain unaware of the true motivations, feelings, and processes that shape their behavior and thoughts. Drawing upon decades of psychological research, Wilson highlights the complex layers of the unconscious mind and the limits of introspection, offering profound insights into why individuals are, in many ways, strangers to their own inner worlds.
- The unconscious mind governs much of human behavior: Most thoughts, feelings, and motives operate outside conscious awareness.
- Introspection is limited and often misleading: People’s attempts to...
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