In My Own Way — Why the Self May Be a Social System

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.Author: Alan WattsThis episode explores In My Own Way by Alan Watts as a systems-level analysis of how language, abstraction, and institutional structures influence perception, identity, and behavior.By focusing on incentive architecture rather than personalities or isolated experiences, the episode examines how modern systems reinforce the sensation of separation between self and world — and why these structures persist across economics, religion, media, and industrial society.📺 Watch on YouTube:👉 https://youtu.be/bmcrC1rWSPo❤️ Support on Patreon:👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/in-my-own-way-be-157863743?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAuthor SupportIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the work yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you value systems-level analysis like this, please like, subscribe, and comment with books or topics you’d like us to explore next.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.