The Channel McGilchrist Podcast Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 3: Chapter 3
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Jun 10, 2024 Dive into the fascinating world of perception and its impact on reality. Discover how the right hemisphere of the brain is crucial for sensory experiences and how perceptual distortions, like those seen in 'Alice in Wonderland syndrome,' challenge our understanding. Explore the unique strengths of each brain hemisphere and their roles in shaping our self-concept and empathy. Engaging discussions highlight the interplay between perception, embodiment, and action, revealing the philosophical implications of how we experience the world.
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Right Hemisphere & Reality
- Right hemisphere deficiency severely alters reality assessment.
- Perceptual changes resulting from right hemisphere issues have significant implications for an individual's overall sense of reality.
Hemispheres and Reality
- The right hemisphere excels in various perception aspects, offering a more reliable grasp of reality.
- The left hemisphere focuses on abstract, decontextualized information, like a map, unlike the right hemisphere's grounded view.
Left Hemisphere's Strengths and Weaknesses
- The left hemisphere excels in utilizing and manipulating information, not necessarily understanding it.
- Most perceptual distortions arise from right hemisphere damage, with the severity correlating with the right hemisphere's involvement.