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Ep 87 "How do we operate in the present when we perceive the past?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

Perception and Reality: The Brain's Visual Illusions

This chapter explores the fascinating mechanisms behind optical illusions and how our expectations influence visual perception. It explains the brain's active role in constructing reality, emphasizing the interplay between predicted and actual sensory information. Additionally, the discussion includes concepts like efference copies and why we can't tickle ourselves, showcasing the complexities of our visual processing system.

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