Why the World Isn’t What It Seems – Professor Donald Hoffman on Consciousness and Reality
A New Way of Being
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Perception, Reality, and Evolutionary Shortcuts
This chapter explores how human perception is shaped by evolutionary adaptations that prioritize efficiency over objective reality. Using computer operations as an analogy, the discussion highlights the profound complexities of consciousness and the inherent limitations in truly understanding the world around us.
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