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Comment by benhuh

It depends on where you start. Much of our cognitive biases and dissonances have to do with what we want to achieve and our view of the self. It's foundational work and an emerging field in science.

If you'd like to explore atheistic consciousness, try Sam Harris.

Descartes' Error is a good book for understanding the relationship between logic and emotion.

Tons of good books on meditation out there. If you want to know more about eastern philosophy, a great short book is the Tao of Pooh. Yes, the bear.

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