Publications by authors named "Jonathan Earl Gibson"
Front Psychol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The self is a complex concept with no single definition, but two types are increasingly recognized: the narrative self (related to self-reflection and personality) and the experiential self (linked to present-moment awareness and agency).
- Both selves correspond to distinct neural networks in the brain: the default mode network for the narrative self, and the insula/salience network for the experiential self.
- Meditation is suggested to change these neural circuits, potentially altering perceptions of the self, and the paper will explore this connection and propose a framework to address inconsistencies in meditation research.
