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#293 – Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion – How Evolution Hid the Truth

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What's the Difference Between Hiding the Truth and Forming Abstractions?

The difference between hiding the truth and creating abstractions is explored in relation to computer interfaces. The theory of evolution cannot explain the backstory behind user interfaces. Scientific theories can provide limits but not the next steps, leaving room for scientific creativity.

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