Yes, there is a similar idea in neuroscience, though their motivations are different. I have a similar response to that and all forms of reductionism.

My sense is that you are correct that there are schools of Buddhism that say we have a mistaken view of self rather than the concept of no self. You mention it as a construction, which is very true for both the self and money, which is a great example. Yes, we are a construction, but here's the important thing that some people, like some Buddhists and some neuroscientists, are so wanting to deny: every person is an active participant in the construction of their self. But people are so desperate to deny that reality that they don't read the rest of my article past the short mention of self. Our thoughts are real and our choices about out thoughts contribute to who we are. So odd to me that some people are so wanting to deny that reality.