{"product_id":"our-fictional-minds-moving-beyond-consciousness-self-and-other-illusions-paperback","title":"Our Fictional Minds: Moving Beyond Consciousness, Self, and Other Illusions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid C. Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Our Fictional Minds, \u003c\/i\u003e David C. Fisher, Ph.D. challenges often-cherished convictions about ourselves and the world around us. By drawing on psychology, physics, neuroscience, as well as Western and Buddhist philosophies, he shows how common views of reality, consciousness, and the mind both serve and limit us. This revolutionary book helps readers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify mental shortcuts that limit our openness to new or opposing ideas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome more comfortable with ambiguity, encouraging creativity and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the nature and origins of their conceptions of \"self\" through a striking case example of hypnosis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider viewpoints challenging the appearance of free will. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop flexible thinking to prevent being manipulated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReimagine introspection and consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop fluid and interconnected concepts of the self, enhancing self-acceptance, resilience, and empathy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConceive reality itself from a fresh perspective, bringing a sense of interconnectedness and inner peace. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbracing such new approaches usually means confronting, and ultimately discarding, deeply held convictions about ourselves and reality. Those who can meet these challenges embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery. By bringing this new thinking to the forefront, readers will see not only themselves as part of something vast and extraordinary, but better understand the potential in us all for transformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid C. Fisher\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., LP, APBB is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, a member of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, and a recipient of the American Psychological Association's Clinical Practice Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFisher practiced at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and was a psychologist in private practice. He has published articles in many professional journals and has spoken at conferences and other venues around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was the co-founder of, and Managing Director of Assessment for, International Claims Solutions LLC in Australia. He also co-founded and was Chairman of the Board of PsyBar LLC, a network of 1,800 MDs and Ph.D. psychologists who provide psychological and psychiatric services in the US and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758622474528,"sku":"9781493085330","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fa9264e19f78c740afd8ddc780611ec8_9fb3e0cf-8c05-4ede-8c5d-3972d0f7d242.webp?v=1780130790","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/our-fictional-minds-moving-beyond-consciousness-self-and-other-illusions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}