The article explores the philosophical implications of René Descartes' famous assertion "I think, therefore I am," questioning the existence of a unified self as a thinker. It contrasts Western perspectives on the self with Eastern philosophies, particularly Buddhism's concept of no-self and Taoism's notion of effortless action, suggesting that our understanding of consciousness may be more fluid and process-oriented than traditionally thought. Ultimately, it emphasizes that the self may be a construct rather than a permanent entity.