The Ego Tunnel

"The Ego Tunnel," by Thomas Metzinger, explores how our conscious experience of self is created by the brain. It suggests that our sense of "self" is like a tunnel or window through which we perceive the world, but this perception is a constructed illusion. The brain filters and processes information to produce a coherent experience, giving us a sense of being a central observer. Metzinger emphasizes that this "self" is not a fixed entity but a dynamic, biological process—highlighting that understanding this can change how we view consciousness, identity, and personal experience.