Published Jun 12, 2022

Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293

Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman discusses how evolution has shaped our perceptions into adaptive illusions rather than reflections of objective reality, and delves into the fundamental nature of consciousness, human experience, and the meaning of life.

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- Can neuroscience explain consciousness?
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- How does consciousness relate to matter?
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- Can philosophy be more practical?
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- How can we bridge the neuroscience gap?
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- Is possibility an illusion?
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- What is perception plasticity?
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