Myths & mysteries
Total ego loss chemically suppresses specific brain networks
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Shattering the illusion of the self to merge entirely with the universe feels like the ultimate philosophical victory. Neurologically, it mostly just involves turning off the Default Mode Network, the exact part of the brain responsible for maintaining your autobiographical memory. You do not conquer the self; you just temporarily unplug its router.
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