Bubbles Quote by Thomas Metzinger
“Subjective time flows forward, the phenomenal self is embedded into this flow, an inner history unfolds. That it is why it is not a bubble, but a tunnel: There is movement in time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego Tunnel by Thomas Metzinger, 2009
Our sense of self moves through time like a tunnel, creating an inner narrative that gives continuity to experience.
In simple terms: Self experiences as a temporal tunnel.
Recognize the flow of self‑story.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- psychotherapy
- narrative therapy
- life coaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your inner narrative shape your present actions?
- Can you notice moments when the “tunnel” feels constraining?
The metaphor may oversimplify complex brain processes.