Who really authors the self, and what limits shape our life story? This SE Press essay explores the entwined roles of memory, trauma, myth, and feedback in self-authorship—arguing for a creative, honest, and boundary-aware narrative practice.

An interactive, story-driven science communication feature exploring the realities and myths of free will, agency, and decision-making in contemporary life. Blending personal anecdotes, philosophical dialogue, and practical advice, this article equips readers—especially students and interdisciplinary thinkers—to navigate daily choices with greater awareness and self-authorship. Part of SE Press’s Guided Existential Inquiry series.