How your brain builds your picture of reality
Instant Genius
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The Brain as Scientist: Perception and Reality
This chapter explores the brain's role in perception, illustrating how it operates like a scientist by forming theories based on past experiences. It delves into the complexities of how sensory data, particularly visual information, is interpreted and predicts future events, shaping our understanding of reality. Through engaging examples and experiments, the discussion reveals the balance between learned knowledge and the potential for misconceptions in our perception of the world.
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