Your self is a construct in relation to other people.

2026-08-17 · Bits and Bobs 8/17/26

Your self is a construct in relation to other people.
- Without relations to others, your internal resonance can destroy you.
- An echo chamber, not ground-truthed.
- See also Kevin Simler's Personhood: A Game for Two or More Players.

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