Do you possess a mind within a body, or a body within a mind?

Ideas & Philosophy · Published 7 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video explores the tangled relationship between our physical, biological parts and our conscious, thinking aspects to investigate which one truly defines the self.

Maryam Alimardani examines the complex connection between the biological body and the conscious mind. The video questions whether our identity is rooted primarily in our physical form or our mental processes.

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