Self-Perception and Society
The main concept of “The Book” is that our identity is an illusory construct. Watts argues that the sense of being a separate “self” is an illusion that prevents us from perceiving our true nature. He uses the metaphor of the ocean and waves to illustrate that, just as waves are part of the ocean, we are part of the universe. This understanding can lead to a profound transformation in how we see ourselves and interact with the world.
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