Attention Quote by Jim Holt
“Suppose you turn your attention inward in search of this 'I'. You may encounter nothing more than an ever changing stream of consciousness, a flow of thoughts and feelings in which there is no real self to be discovered.”
About This Quote
Looking inward reveals a constantly shifting flow of thoughts, suggesting there is no fixed self to discover.
In simple terms: Self is a changing stream of thoughts, not a solid thing.
Accept fluidity of identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- therapy
- self-inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “self” mean to you?
- How does this view affect responsibility?
The idea challenges the notion of a stable personal identity.