These concepts cumulate in a model for the Self, involved in layers V and IV.
Fuck, Humans are so self involved.
On that model, a "sense of self involves a disclosure of the self-as-X,"(p63) where the "X" refers to what is termed (1) a "character-position" (e.g., self-as-citizen), (2) an "organism-position" (e.g., self-as-hungry), or (3) a "meta-position" (e.g., self-as-fortunate).
The syllabus for Performing the Self involves a series of "gestures"—artistic performances relating to self-expression, using the body as a canvas.
First, your intellectual self involves obtaining a skill set and becoming an expert in one or two areas.
Third, your social self involves your network.
One vaccine successfully induced antibodies against GnRH, a self-antigen involved in fertility and prostate cancer.
There isn't one correct response to realizing you're married to a self-involved fool.
It is the architecture of empathy, welcome therapy for a self-involved age.
Matt Smith plays Maxim, a self-involved film director approaching his work with a pretentiously pained expression.
Jeff Bridges gives a brilliant performance as Ted Cole, a self-involved, semi-alcoholic children's book author and illustrator.
