Neuroethics of identity
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From whenever we begin to exist, we are taught that we are all individuals with unique traits and experiences. Everything from the fun facts we share in the beginning of the year to the résumés we hand out to employers feed into the notion that we all have distinct identities. To avoid technicalities within philosophy and for clarity, identity is defined by “the qualities, beliefs, etc. that make a particular person or group different from others”1. While sometimes versatile, identity is often something that remains constant. Our childhood memories rarely change as we grow older. We are either extroverts or introverts, and we like certain types of food. All of these pieces come together to create the illusion of identity.