Self-awareness refers to the ability to perceive oneself as an individual with thoughts, emotions and intentions.
This section explores the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying self-perception, identity and introspection.
Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations combined with the participation of the national team represents a social event of high psychological intensity. Beyond its sporting dimension, this competition constitutes a collective emotional experience that reveals deeper dynamics related to national identity the sense of belonging and collective self esteem. In this context…
Alzheimer’s is often described as a “disease of memory.” While this description captures its most visible symptom, it oversimplifies the profound disruption it causes. The disease doesn’t just impair the ability to remember it alters the very architecture of identity. With every forgotten moment, every lost temporal landmark, the fragile fabric of the self begins…
Adolescence and young adulthood, typically spanning from ages 12 to 25, are pivotal periods for identity formation. These years mark a progressive shift away from the family of origin, the exploration of new social affiliations, the shaping of personality, and the search for one’s unique place in society. Today, this crucial phase of development is…
“When I think of all the books I still have to read, I am certain of being happy again.”, Jules Renard There is something universal in this simple thought. Happiness suspended in unread pages, the promise that despite silence or absence, there is always a place to go without ever moving. In the face of…
Jean Baudrillard, a towering figure in contemporary sociology and philosophy, left a lasting mark on the intellectual landscape with his ability to expose the often-invisible mechanisms of modern society. His 1970 work The Consumer Society remains one of his most influential and prophetic contributions. In this book, Baudrillard tackles a subject that has only grown…
Isn’t it strange how we are relentlessly confronted with our date of birth? That unchanging number, returning each year with stubborn regularity, seems ironically indifferent to the transformations time has etched into our being. It rings like a reminder: we are moving, unavoidably, toward a horizon where frailty will have the final say. We begin…
We have all experienced those faint whispers and inner murmurs, sometimes reassuring, sometimes critical, that shape how we see ourselves. This intimate dialogue, at times gentle and at times unrelenting, defines the contours of our self-esteem, oscillating between certainty and doubt, light and shadow. Some people judge themselves with unyielding severity, tracking every perceived flaw…
Mrs. B, age 68, is hospitalized after a bilateral stroke affecting her occipital lobes. When asked if she can perceive her surroundings, she confidently replies that she sees perfectly well. However, she bumps into furniture, misses a glass of water placed in front of her, and invents imaginary scenes when asked about what is in…