by Brian Lowery
We’re often taught that our “self” is a fixed, internal entity—a core identity we discover. But what if that’s a profound misunderstanding? What if who we are is fundamentally shaped by our interactions, relationships, and the groups we belong to?In today’s 5-minute briefing on Brian Lowery’s thought-provoking book, “Selfless,” we explore the idea that your self is not singular, but plural. Discover how our social environment is constantly constructing and reconstructing “you,” and why embracing this truth can lead to greater self-awareness and connection.
Brian Lowery is a social psychologist and the Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. An expert on how social relationships shape identity and inequality, his research is widely published in top academic journals and featured in …

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