#316 - The Brain From the Inside-Out: A Dialogue with György Buzsáki
Converging Dialogues
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Causation in the Brain
- Causation in the brain is complex and not always linear, especially regarding perception.
- We often misinterpret the order of events, like when driving and hitting a deer, assuming perception precedes action.
- In reality, our brains react before we perceive, meaning actions occur before the perceived cause.
- The brain's loops and defensive mechanisms trigger rapid reactions, too quick for perception.
- We use time as a crutch to interpret these events, but our linear understanding of time might not accurately reflect the brain's processing.
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