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The False Idea of Who You Are - Alan Watts | After Skool

Sep 9, 2026 · 10m

Summary

This episode explores the arbitrary boundary between voluntary and involuntary actions, arguing that the self is a continuous process with the entire universe. The speaker explains that identifying with the ego, or a "troubleshooter" radar, creates unnecessary anxiety, whereas recognizing the body's inherent harmony reveals that discord at one level is actually health at a higher level. Ultimately, the discussion posits that every individual is fundamentally the fabric of existence itself, and realizing this truth transforms one's perception from being a stranger in the world to being the u…

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