Julian Baggini's Ted Talk

In Julian Baggini’s Ted Talk presentation, he takes a somewhat philosophical approach when discussing what constitutes becoming an unique individual. Baggini asks his audience to consider the standing premise that all have an intrinsic nature that remains unchanged throughout one’s life. He then continues by making the point that almost all are intrigued with learning more about themselves and, because of this curiosity, are presented with many opportunities to pursue this knowledge. Gaining more information about oneself is almost always tempting. Just as examples given in the text, a few of the many ways that Baggini mentions to do so are those random horoscopes provided more for entertainment than information, and the professionally designed scientific personality profile tests. According to Funder, offers to enhance one’s knowledge of their personality are even used as promotional materials. …show more content…
He continues to answer his question to listeners as to whether there is a “real you.” His thoughts are that individuals do not begin as predefined human beings, or as the “real you” they will eventually be, but are instead a culmination of their many dreams, desires, feelings, events and life experiences. These factors make a person who they are to become. Baggini notes that they do not modify a person that already is; they are actual components that make the person who they are. They do not exist outside of “you”, they are “you.” Evolving into “you” is a continuous process based upon the life encounters an individual has along the