887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Predicting Reality: The Brain's Cognitive Framework
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between memory, perception, and imagination, emphasizing how our brain uses past experiences to predict future ones. It delves into the parallels between brain function and data compression technology, revealing how prediction is crucial for both cognitive processes and technological efficiency. Moreover, the chapter highlights the role of contextual influences on perception, including intriguing examples of optical and auditory illusions, and discusses the implications of these findings for understanding pain, placebo effects, and cognitive mastery.
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