7min chapter

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

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

The Predictive Power of the Brain

This chapter explores the human brain's ability to create internal models that predict future sensory experiences, highlighting its proactive nature beyond simple reactions. It discusses the limitations of sensory signal transmission and how these predictive models help us engage with reality despite inherent processing delays.

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