"Severance", "The Substance", and Our Increasingly Splintered Selves
Category: Mind & Ideas › Identity
Tags: Identity · Philosophy
What makes a single self when memory, body and values split apart? I reprint my New York Times op ed on Severance (Apple TV) and The Substance, starring Demi Moore, tracing Locke, Bernard Williams and contemporary psychology. Read approachable reflections on personal identity, memory continuity and pop culture.
Rolly's Take
This blog resonates with those who find themselves pondering the intricate fabric of identity in an age where selfhood can feel fragmented and elusive. It speaks to the introspective reader, the type of person who feels a quiet unease about the roles they play in different spheres of life, constantly questioning which versions of themselves are authentic. Through thoughtful reflections on popular culture and philosophical musings, it invites the reader to navigate the complexities of memory, responsibility, and the essence of being. In its exploration of how we stitch our selves together amidst the chaos, you might just discover the mirror reflecting your own splintered reality.