Personal identity has long been a topic of philosophical discussion and is clearly taking on an increasingly important role in the social sphere. I’m curious how you guys live and understand identity. I’ve thrown in a disparate list of food for thought intuitions that may or may not be useful.

The minimal set of properties that differentiate me from others.
An essence, a form, or a soul.
How I see myself in relation to others. Identity is largely internal but is impacted by how others receive me.
How others see me. Identity is largely external. What I ‘am’ to others.
The set of actions I take in the world. The impact I make. The things I create.
It’s whatever is thinking “me” or “I” at any given moment and there’s no persistent identity over time to unite those instances. It’s fleeting.

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[–] leftzero@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

«Granny Weatherwax looked out at the multi-layered, silvery world.

“Where am I?”

INSIDE THE MIRROR.

“Am I dead?”

THE ANSWER TO THAT, said Death, IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN NO AND YES.

Esme turned, and a billion figures turned with her.

“When can I get out?”

WHEN YOU FIND THE ONE THAT’S REAL.

“Is this a trick question?”

NO.

Granny looked down at herself.

“This one,” she said.»

— Terry Pratchett, Witches Abroad