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Ep99 "Why do brains sometimes make things up?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Brain's Deceptive Narratives

This chapter examines anosognosia and confabulation, highlighting how the brain generates false narratives to cope with disabilities and brain injuries. Through examples of split-brain surgery and memory distortion, it reveals the complexities of human perception and the unreliability of our memories.

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