What if the "Real You" didn't actually exist? In this grand finale of our trilogy "The Self is a Fiction," Alice and Marc tackle a dizzying question: is your identity merely a narrative construction constantly manufactured by your brain?

From the gentle madness of Don Quixote to the trap of "Bovarism," discover how our minds superimpose stories onto the real world. But don't worry, this isn't bad news. By exploring the concept of the "Conscious Don Quixote," learn how to pick up the pen and become the co-author of your own life—without losing touch with reality.

If reading can change us for 20 minutes, can it transform us forever?

In this episode, Alice and Marc move from simulation to therapy. Discover the science of Bibliotherapy and why the NHS prescribes novels instead of pills.

We dive into the Proteus Effect: how adopting a mental avatar can physically alter your confidence. Learn why your "Self" is actually a Narrative Identity and how to use the Behavioral Bridge protocol to hardwire your favorite character's traits into your own brain.

You aren't a statue; you are a story in progress.

Have you ever wanted to run a marathon right after finishing a novel... even though you hate sports?

In this first installment of the “The Self is a Fiction” saga, Alice and Marc explore the fascinating phenomenon of Experience Taking. Discover why immersive reading is not mere observation, but a true dissolution of identity.

Unlike simple “Perspective Taking” (conscious empathy), learn how your brain temporarily “turns off” your own personality to viscerally simulate that of the protagonist. From influencing your voting choices to unconsciously reducing prejudice, discover why stepping into a character's shoes changes your biological reality.

Reading isn't just escapism. It's becoming.