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Central concept of the self-model theory of subjectivity
The self-model is the central concept in the theory of consciousness called the self-model theory of subjectivity (SMT). This concept comprises experiences of ownership, of first person perspective, and of a long-term unity of beliefs and attitudes. These features are instantiated in the prefrontal cortex. This theory is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and explaining the phenomenology of consciousness and the self. This theory has two core contents, the phenomenal self-model (PSM) and the phenomenal model of the intentionality relation (PMIR). The philosopher Thomas Metzinger advanced the theory in his 1993 book Subjekt und Selbstmodell, and it is the basis of his book Being No One: The Self-Model Theory of Subjectivity. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Self-modelA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: A Hierarchical Integrated Model of Self-RegulationInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Cupcake DiariesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: The spyglass self: A model of vicarious self-perception.Cited 183 times
- Go sideways: Thomas MetzingerA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Binding problemA closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
The spyglass self: A model of vicarious self-perception.
Self-investment and self-esteem: Evidence for a Jamesian model of self-worth.
Classical Self-Consistent Nuclear Model
The Mandala Model of Self
Simple model for self-non-self-discrimination in invertebrates
A model of self-regulation
Self-evolution neural model
A self-consistent world model
🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
Cupcake DiariesCoco Simon · 2012
Anastasia's Chosen CareerLois Lowry · 1987
Metamagical ThemasDouglas R. Hofstadter · 1985
Handbook of Coaching PsychologyStephen Palmer, Alison Whybrow · 2014
on Human MemoryChizuko Izawa · 1999
DataclysmChristian Rudder · 2014
Leadership and the new scienceMargaret J. Wheatley · 1999
Just ListenSarah Dessen · 2006
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