Chapter
The Limits of Our Perception of Reality
15:39 - 24:49 (09:09)
The idea that our perceptions of reality are not necessarily homomorphic is discussed, highlighting the limits of our understanding of the world. The speaker proposes starting with what we consider fundamental reality to create a theory of consciousness.
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The probability is zero that natural selection would shape any sensory system of the organism to reveal any true properties of objective reality, according to cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman.
15:39 - 18:06 (02:27)
Summary
The probability is zero that natural selection would shape any sensory system of the organism to reveal any true properties of objective reality, according to cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman. Fitness payoffs of senses are not homomorphic to structures in reality, and thus, perceptions cannot be homomorphic to reality's structures.
ChapterThe Limits of Our Perception of Reality
Episode#585: Professor Donald Hoffman — The Case Against Reality, Beyond Spacetime, Rethinking Death, Panpsychism, QBism, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Our sensory systems are like a simple user interface to interact with reality and survive, but they do not necessarily show us the truth or the complexities beneath the surface.
18:06 - 23:00 (04:53)
Summary
Our sensory systems are like a simple user interface to interact with reality and survive, but they do not necessarily show us the truth or the complexities beneath the surface. Natural selection has shaped us to stay alive and reproduce, not to uncover the truth.
ChapterThe Limits of Our Perception of Reality
Episode#585: Professor Donald Hoffman — The Case Against Reality, Beyond Spacetime, Rethinking Death, Panpsychism, QBism, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The majority of efforts in understanding consciousness rely on assuming the existence of fundamental objects in space and time, but Anil Seth argues against this approach and advocates for a new perspective.
23:00 - 24:49 (01:49)
Summary
The majority of efforts in understanding consciousness rely on assuming the existence of fundamental objects in space and time, but Anil Seth argues against this approach and advocates for a new perspective.