Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook Crystal Dilworth: The Science of Limiting Beliefs
Sep 18, 2025
Dr. Crystal Dilworth, a molecular neuroscientist and creative communicator, dives into the fascinating intersection of science and storytelling. She discusses how our brain constructs reality based on perceived expectations and the impact of so-called 'little lies.' With a background in modern dance, Crystal emphasizes the power of narrative in shaping young minds and why we need to embrace discomfort to foster growth. Explore her insights on false narratives, A-type personalities, and the importance of women claiming their space in STEM.
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Expectations Construct Reality
- Our expectations shape perception because the brain fills in blanks like a prediction machine.
- Crystal says expectations bias what reality returns, so testing them reveals hidden limits.
Brains Play Mental Mad Libs
- The brain is a probability machine that fills blanks based on prior input and expectation.
- Crystal frames changing outcomes as altering the brain's calculation to produce more empowering fills.
Kneeling In Virtual Reality
- Crystal describes a VR LACMA experience where a virtual gun forced her to kneel and she obeyed.
- The moment left her unsettled about how convincingly computers can command physical responses.
