This is one of my favourite episodes and I refer to its themes regularly. I still can't stand the sound of eating, but I try to deal with it. In a year where we've seen the full range of human behaviour from the self-centred to the selfless, perhaps end the year by taking a step back and reflecting on how you come across in the world and what version of you you'd like to present in the future.Our ego can be the source of our confidence or our biggest weakness. We explore the ego, ask some hard questions, and talk about chewing.SocratesRené DescartesAnatta – the absence of self in BuddhismHume’s Bundle theoryFreud – Id, ego and superegoMisophonia – If you can’t stand the sound of people chewing, blame your brainThe Here and Now Bloghttps://www.facebook.com/thehereandnowpodcast/emailthehereandnow@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehereandnowpodcast)