Identity Before Words, the “I” as Nothingness, and the Nature of Silence in Consciousness | Synapse
April 7, 2026Open Access
Identity Before Words, the “I” as Nothingness, and the Nature of Silence in Consciousness
Key Points
The research investigates the nature of identity prior to language and the concept of silence in consciousness.
Exploratory analysis of identity concepts
Investigation of ‘I’ as a mental construct
Examination of silence and awareness relations
Found that identity is largely a construct of thought
Silence is identified as a form of awareness
Noted the cessation of psychological defense mechanisms through direct observation
Abstract
An exploration of identity before language, the “I” as a construct of thought, silence as awareness, and the end of psychological defense through direct observation.