How your brain invents your “self” | Anil Seth
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The Brain's Illusion: Perception and Consciousness
This chapter explores how the brain constructs our perception of reality, using color as an example to illustrate the concept of 'controlled hallucination.' It discusses how perception is an active process involving predictions and updates based on sensory signals and examines the relationship between consciousness and brain activity, including the effects of anesthesia. The chapter ultimately underscores the complexities of selfhood and the ongoing philosophical debates surrounding the nature of consciousness.
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