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"Reality Check" (Part 1) with Adam Zbegner
"Reality Check" (Part 1) with Adam Zbegner
"Reality Check" (Part 1) with Adam Zbegner
Tuesday 17th January 2023
Join Joe Van Wie and Adam Zbegner on AllBetter as they question reality through Donald D. Hoffman's book, 'The Case Against Reality'.
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Get the buttons here!Questioning Reality: A Conversation with Adam Zbegner on AllBetter
He's challenging the idea that there's a reality beyond our experience. But it gets confusing, and there's a lot I want to talk about because this has implications on his understanding of evolution, his understanding of physics and consciousness.
Imagine if everything you perceive is just a useful illusion. In this episode of AllBetter, host Joe Van Wie sits down with long-time friend and intellectual in recovery, Adam Zbegner, to dissect Donald D. Hoffman's provocative book, 'The Case Against Reality'. Joe and Adam have known each other for over twenty years, bonding through their shared journey in a recovery community. Their conversations have spanned countless hours of book reviews, music discussions, and even intense games of Risk.
Now, they turn their focus to Hoffman's mind-bending theories about perception and reality. Hoffman argues that what we see isn't an objective reality but a construct shaped by evolution to aid our survival. Joe and Adam explore this radical idea, questioning how our senses can be reliable if they're not showing us the truth. They dive deep into Hoffman's understanding of physics and consciousness, unraveling concepts like the multi-modal user interface theory and the interface theory of perception.
But it's not just about the science. Joe and Adam also consider the broader implications for our sense of self and how we navigate the world. They discuss how biases and categories of understanding influence our perception, making this episode a thought-provoking journey through the complexities of human experience. Whether you're fascinated by cognitive science or just curious about how we interpret the world around us, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on reality.
Tune in to challenge your own perceptions and expand your understanding of what it means to truly 'see' the world.