FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD
#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD
#89: Consciousness, Perception & Reality - Donald Hoffman, PhD
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Dr. Donald Hoffman reveals why our perception of reality is an illusion crafted by evolution in this mind-bending episode of The FitMind Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Reality Unmasked: Donald Hoffman on Perception and Consciousness
Sensory systems evolved not to show organisms the truth, but to hide the truth and let them interact with the truth successfully to keep us alive.
Imagine if everything you see and experience is just a clever illusion crafted by evolution. In this thought-provoking episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with cognitive scientist Dr. Donald Hoffman to discuss his groundbreaking theories on perception and reality. Dr. Hoffman, author of 'The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes', brings a fresh perspective on how our sensory systems are designed not to reveal the truth but to enhance our survival.
Dr. Hoffman explains his theory using the analogy of a user interface on a computer, where what you see on the screen is not the complex code running in the background but a simplified version that helps you navigate effectively. This means our perceptions are tailored to keep us alive, not to show us the real world. Intrigued yet?
The conversation dives deep into how this impacts our understanding of consciousness, questioning long-held beliefs, and exploring the boundaries of human perception. You'll hear about Dr. Hoffman's mathematical theory of consciousness and his intriguing discussions with figures like the Dalai Lama. The episode also touches on ancient wisdom and how it intersects with modern science to provide a richer understanding of consciousness.
If you've ever wondered whether reality is as straightforward as it seems, this episode will challenge your assumptions and open your mind to new possibilities. Perfect for anyone curious about the mysteries of the mind, this episode offers a fascinating look at how evolution shapes our senses and why what we perceive might not be the full picture. Tune in and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about reality.