self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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And Silicon Valley tech bros (who are hosting a Trump fundraiser next week) also jumped on board, apparently thrilled with any candidate that doesn’t come with societal norms or self-awareness.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
This helps Gen Zers build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness—qualities that are essential for pursuing professional growth throughout their careers.
—Ian Sandler, Fortune, 24 May 2024
Lapis lazuli is also said to bring inner peace and increase self-awareness, which can help bring Gemini’s duality into balance.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
As welcoming as the community has been over the past month or so, however, there does seem to be a self-awareness among some of the lifelong hockey fans who have hopped on the bandwagon.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
What makes those movies work — especially since most of the characters are a little grating — is their intense self-awareness.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 May 2024
There’s also the crucial question of whether a true AGI must include consciousness, personhood, and self-awareness.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
This album reveals her discovery of self-awareness and maturity.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 3 May 2024
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
This helps Gen Zers build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness—qualities that are essential for pursuing professional growth throughout their careers.
—Ian Sandler, Fortune, 24 May 2024
Lapis lazuli is also said to bring inner peace and increase self-awareness, which can help bring Gemini’s duality into balance.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
As welcoming as the community has been over the past month or so, however, there does seem to be a self-awareness among some of the lifelong hockey fans who have hopped on the bandwagon.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
What makes those movies work — especially since most of the characters are a little grating — is their intense self-awareness.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 May 2024
There’s also the crucial question of whether a true AGI must include consciousness, personhood, and self-awareness.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
This album reveals her discovery of self-awareness and maturity.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 3 May 2024
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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