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387. What You See and Feel is Not Reality | Dr. Donald Hoffman
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Donald Hoffman, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at UC Irvine, challenges the traditional understanding of reality and perception. He asserts that our senses are not windows to the truth but rather evolved tools serving fitness payoffs. The discussion dives into how consciousness might transcend space-time, advocating for a revolutionary view where perception acts as a simplified interface to reality. Hoffman also explores the intersection of mathematics and evolution, suggesting that understanding consciousness is key to unraveling greater existential mysteries.
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- Evolution shapes our perception of reality to serve as a simplified user interface for efficient interaction.
- Consciousness is the fundamental reality, and our conscious experiences shape the essence of reality.
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Evolution shapes sensory systems to serve as a user interface
In Dr. Donald Hoffman's theory, evolution shapes sensory systems to serve as a user interface, similar to a virtual reality headset. This interface hides the true nature of reality and simplifies it to allow for efficient interaction. The space-time framework and physical objects are considered an artifact of this interface rather than a fundamental reality.
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