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A Mind of Its Own

by Cordelia Fine · 1984

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A Mind of Its Own

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8 Takeaways: 1) The Vain Brain: We're All Self-Deceived

Key Insight 1: The Vain Brain: We're All Self-Deceived

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 2: The Emotional Brain: Feelings Drive Our Decisions

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 3: The Immoral Brain: We're Not as Good as We Think

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 4: The Deluded Brain: Reality is a Personal Construct

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 5: The Pigheaded Brain: We Cling to Our Beliefs

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 6: The Secretive Brain: Unconscious Forces at Play

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 7: The Weak-Willed Brain: Self-Control is a Limited Resource

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 8: The Bigoted Brain: Stereotypes Shape Our Perceptions

This insight from A Mind of Its Own by Cordelia Fine represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

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