Challenging our traditional understanding of the world, Hoffman posits that what we perceive is not a reflection of the truth. Is spacetime just the tip of the iceberg? Could consciousness be more primitive than we have expected? Dive into this enlightening interview with the acclaimed cognitive psychologist and author of "The Case Against Reality", hosted by Curt Jaimungal.
Donald Hoffman, a trailblazer from the University of California, Irvine, introduces a groundbreaking theory. He proposes that our perceptions are not windows to the truth but rather interfaces that help us navigate our environment.
📚 Learn more about Donald Hoffman's thoughts in his book, "The Case Against Reality": https://www.amazon.com/The-Case-Against-Reality/dp/0141983418/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FFRAIIZXWX2&keywords=the+case+against+reality&qid=1692352729&sprefix=the+case+agains+realit%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1
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