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Neuroscientist: "We Live in a Controlled Hallucination"

Feb 27, 2023

Anil Seth, a prominent Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, delves into the fascinating world of consciousness. He discusses how our perceptions shape reality, painting it as a 'controlled hallucination' influenced by biology and culture. The conversation explores the evolution of truth in subjective experiences, touches on political polarization, and examines the intertwining of emotion with decision-making. Seth also reflects on mortality and the fear of oblivion, urging a deeper appreciation of life.

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Intro

2min

Unraveling Consciousness

20min

Exploring the Nature of Truth and Subjective Reality

3min

The Complexities of Perception and Reality

22min

Comedy, ADHD, and Political Landscapes

5min

Polarization and Human Emotion

17min

Exploring Mortality and the Fear of Oblivion

5min

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Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. He has given one of TED's most popular science talks with over 13 million views, and Sam Harris included his conversation with Dr Seth in a book of his 11 favourite interviews. His latest book, 'Being You: A New Science of Consciousness', is a Sunday Times Bestseller.

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