Perception and Reality
Donald explains that our perceptions are not a window into reality, but rather an adaptive set of perceptions that guide our behavior. Our perceptions are not there to show us the truth, but rather to hide it and give us eye candy.In this clip
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Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293
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How does perception work according to the episode Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293 and the clip Detaching from Reality?
How does perception work according to the episode Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293 and the clip Detaching from Reality?
How does perception work in the context of the episode Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293 and the clip Detaching from Reality?