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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#322 — Predicting Reality

Jun 13, 2023
54:04

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Quick takeaways

  • Our brains constantly predict to construct reality, shaping perception through sensory inputs.
  • Precision weighting in predictions determines reactions to novelty and emotions, impacting perception and well-being.

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Understanding the Predictive Brain Hypothesis

The podcast delves into the concept of the predictive brain hypothesis, highlighting how our brains continuously make predictions about sensory inputs to construct our reality. It explains how these predictions shape our perception, emphasizing that our experiences are based on the interplay between these predictions and sensory information.

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