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