# The Unified Self May Be an Illusion by Michael Gazzaniga > "The interpreter creates the illusion of a unified self." > **— Michael Gazzaniga**, *Split-brain research writings, compressed candidate wording* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Split-brain research writings, compressed candidate wording. ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Psychological Continuity|Psychological Continuity]] - [[wiki/Personal Identity|Personal Identity]] - [[wiki/Durable Identity|Durable Identity]] - [[wiki/Identity-Bearing Invariants|Identity-Bearing Invariants]] - [[wiki/Digital Identity Succession|Digital Identity Succession]] - [[wiki/Legal Identity After Substrate Transition|Legal Identity After Substrate Transition]] ## Share on Social Media ``` "The interpreter creates the illusion of a unified self." — Michael Gazzaniga, Split-brain research writings, compressed candidate wording https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-michael-gazzaniga-unified-self-illusion ```