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How Your Brain Creates Your Reality: A Neuroscientist’s Take On Consciousness, Near Death Experiences & What it Really Means to be You with Professor Anil Seth #366

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Illusion of Perception

This chapter explores the concept of controlled hallucinations in human perception, highlighting how our brains actively construct experiences based on predictions rather than passively receiving information. It examines the subjectivity of color perception and how emotional states can drastically alter interpretations of reality. Through discussions on various phenomena, including the viral 'dress' debate, the chapter emphasizes the importance of understanding our individual perspectives in fostering compassion and communication.

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