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Are We Living in a Simulation? The Latest Evidence on Reality | Donald Hoffman (Replay)

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Dec 2, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Donald Hoffman, a cognitive psychologist and science author known for his provocative theories on consciousness, challenges our understanding of reality. He proposes that our perceptions are more like a virtual reality experience, leading to a compelling exploration of causality, consciousness, and the possibility of living in a simulation. Hoffman dives into the mathematics behind consciousness and discusses how our evolutionary traits shape our perception, questioning the very nature of existence. Prepare for a mind-bending journey!
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Cause & Effect as Fiction

  • Cause and effect is a useful fiction within our "headset" of perception.
  • Evolution has given us this fictional causality, not true causality.
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Spacetime as VR Headset

  • Space and time are an illusion, a headset through which we experience a simplified reality.
  • True cause and effect lie outside this headset.
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The Phineas Gage Problem

  • Phineas Gage's changed personality after brain damage highlights how the "headset" shapes our experience.
  • Outside the headset, our experience would be fundamentally different due to the absence of the brain's filter.
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