090 - Reality - Donald Hoffman
You Are Not So Smart
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Rethinking Consciousness and Reality
This chapter explores the complex relationship between consciousness and brain activity, critiquing popular speculative theories while emphasizing the importance of rigorous neuroscience. It discusses how evolutionary constraints impact our perceptions, suggesting that what we see may not reflect reality accurately, and presents a novel mathematical model that challenges traditional views of consciousness. The conversation highlights the academic community's skepticism towards unconventional theories and the rigorous process behind their research, which argues that our perceptions are merely interfaces shaped by evolution.
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