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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Donald Hoffman Has Proof That Reality is an ILLUSION! (#354)
Oct 4, 2023
Renowned philosopher Donald Hoffman explores whether reality is an illusion, discussing topics such as the influence of Galileo on our perception of reality, the emergence of consciousness, panpsychism, the linguistic construction of reality, the unique filter of human consciousness, and the possibility of computers being conscious. He also addresses the irreversibility of certain drug experiences and shares advice to his former self.
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- Our senses and language are limited in describing the true nature of reality.
- Evolution has shaped our perceptions to prioritize fitness payoffs over an accurate representation of the external world.
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The Nature of Objective Reality
The podcast explores the idea that our senses and language are ill-equipped to describe objective reality. It argues that any sufficiently advanced technology may seem like magic, and our current language of perception falls short in capturing the true nature of reality.
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