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Perception As A User Interface
- Don Hoffman argues that our perceived 3D space and objects are a user interface, not objective reality.
- Evolution shapes perceptions to be useful symbols, not truthful representations.
Synesthesia Shaped A Chef's Perception
- Michael Watson, a synesthete, felt tastes as detailed 3D objects and used them in cooking.
- His perceptual icons did not resemble the tastes, yet gave practical advantages.
Fitness Before Truth
- Hoffman claims evolution favors fitness over truthful perception.
- Perceptions are data-compression tools tuned to survival payoffs, not veridicality.