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

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Understanding Optic Flow and Visual Illusions

This chapter delves into optic flow and how our brains interpret motion, exemplified through driving in New York City. It examines the Herring illusion, revealing how our perceptions of visual reality can be influenced by motion, highlighting the brain's predictive mechanisms and the concept of experiencing a delayed version of reality.

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