#mind #rationality # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought # Related - [[Philosophy/Humans/Self]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Self awareness equal intelligence]] - [[Philosophy/Mind/The observer is the observed]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Choiceless awareness]] # Self awareness is infinite regress ![portrait of a faceless mirror - head man in a suit, clouds in the background, by rene magritte, detailed painting, distance, middle centered, hd, hq, high resolution, high detail, 4 k, 8 k ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/0649f12a-6e2f-49ef-84b3-88505277e649) The concept of self-awareness is closely linked to the idea of a "strange loop" proposed by [[Douglas Hofstadter - I Am a Strange Loop|Douglas Hofstadter]]; in this idea, one is constantly cycling through their own thoughts and ideas, reflecting on how they affect their behavior and identity. This cycle of self-reflection and growth can lead to an infinite regress of understanding oneself and the world, which can be seen as a strange loop of continual deepening of self-awareness. This concept of self-awareness as a strange loop is crucial for personal growth and development, as it enables one to continually evolve and shape their identity. ![eerie portrait ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/0a98854f-9954-486f-a9cf-cb01339ae907)