Antonio Damasio

Consciousness is a private, first-person experience.

The self is a story we tell ourselves about ourselves.

Emotions are the glue that binds our experiences together.

The brain is constantly striving for homeostasis.

Consciousness is the feeling of life itself.

The self is a dynamic, ever-changing entity.

Emotions are not just feelings; they are actions.

The brain is a prediction machine.

Consciousness is a biological solution to a biological problem.

The self is a product of our interactions with the world.

Emotions are essential for rational decision-making.

The brain is a complex adaptive system.

Consciousness is the feeling of being alive.

The self is a continuous process of self-creation.

Emotions provide us with a sense of value and meaning.

The brain is a social organ.

Consciousness is the feeling of our own existence.

The self is a biological imperative for survival.

Emotions are the bridge between our inner and outer worlds.

The brain is a storyteller.