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387. What You See and Feel is Not Reality | Dr. Donald Hoffman

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Perception vs. Reality: The Complex Interface

This chapter explores the intricate complexities of human perception and the assumptions that shape our understanding of reality. It emphasizes how perceptions, influenced by cultural and evolutionary factors, serve as simplified interfaces, highlighting a disconnect between our subjective experiences and the underlying reality. Through various analogies, including virtual reality and digital representations, the discussion prompts a deeper inquiry into the nature of existence and how we interpret the world around us.

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