Prof. Steve Fleming and Dr. Nadine Dijkstra explore the distinction between reality and imagination, discussing a recent study on perceptual reality monitoring. They delve into the role of signal strength in distinguishing reality from imagination and discuss the implications for mental health and court cases. They also share their personal journeys in science and emphasize the importance of perseverance in scientific research.

Dr. Nadine Dijkstra, researcher on the reality threshold, discusses her research on mental imagery and how our brain distinguishes between reality and imagination. The podcast explores the interplay of imagination and perception, the concept of the reality threshold and its variability among individuals, the impact of vividness in mental imagery, understanding perception and reality in schizophrenia, and the complex relationship between reality and imagination.