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Exploring the Frontiers of Consciousness and Cognition

The Debate Over the Existence of the Self

The discussion begins with Thomas Metzinger, who has long argued that the self does not exist. He sees consciousness as a complex phenomenon with many problems, from the question of global integration to the issue of phenomenal atoms - the smallest units of experience. Metzinger believes the most difficult aspect is the subjectivity of consciousness, which is often tied to a first-person perspective.