The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness | Fernando Pessoa

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Pre-order my book, 'The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness,' now (out March, 2026): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FCDCCNJR?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=andrewsmcmeelpublishing-20 Other retailers: https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/the-terrible-paradox-of-self-awareness/ This book is the result of two years of work. It explores the pain, wonder, and meaning of being conscious—how awareness can be both a gift and a curse, and how we can live well within this paradox. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– In this video, we explore a mysterious yet beautiful work of literature produced by one of the most interesting writers of the twentieth century: The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa. The story of the book itself is perhaps as unsettling as its contents. Get 25% off Blinkist premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking here or scanning the QR Code: https://www.blinkist.com/pursuitofwonder. Thank you to Blinkist for sponsoring this video. Pursuit of Wonder Newsletter: https://pursuitofwonder.ck.page/newsletter If you are interested in further supporting the channel, you can contribute to the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/pursuitofwonder Special thank you to our very generous Patreon supporters: Congruentcrib Diana Yun Axel Alcazar David Piadozo Landon Enis Jacqueline Spaile Martin Cordsmeier Matthew Sheldon OnlineBookClub.org Zake Jajac Footloose Labs Alan Stein Justin Redenbaugh Christian Villanueva George Leontowicz Follow Pursuit of Wonder on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwonder POW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuitOfWonder