Hatrack River Forum: Who is I?

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Posted by Phanto (Member # 5897) on :

Who am I?
Do I control my body?

No, it seems. Rather it controls me.

Consider: It is 10:00 PM. I am tired. If I want to wake up, I can't just say to myself: "Wake UP!" Instead, I have to drink coffee.

Now take this minor example, which I am sure we all have dealt with.
Apply it to bigger issues, like sexual attraction.
Do I wake up and decide: "Today I will fall in love with Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss X"
NO. My body decides for me.

Now what about "deeper" ideas, such as religion? Are those also controlled by our bodies?

Am I me, or am I my bodies whims and desires?

Posted by Sugar+Spice (Member # 5874) on :

If you're you and she's her and he's him and so are they, who am I?

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

Who is on first, you must be an imposter.