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387. What You See and Feel is Not Reality | Dr. Donald Hoffman

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Evolution's Influence on Sensory Systems and Perception of Reality

Evolution shapes sensory systems for adaptive behavior, but some believe it also shapes us to see aspects of reality. With tools like evolutionary game theory, we can test Darwin's ideas with mathematical precision. The study aims to find if sensory systems see all the truth or prioritize efficiency.

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