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Book Synopsis: SHORTLISTED FOR THE PHYSICS WORLD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019'One of the deepest and most original thinkers of his generation of cognitive scientists. His startling argument has implications for philosophy, science, and how we understand the world around us' Steven Pinker 'Is reality virtual? It's a question made even more interesting by this book' Barbara Kiser, Nature
Do we see the world as it truly is? In The Case Against Reality, pioneering cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman says no? we see what we need in order to survive. Our visual perceptions are not a window onto reality, Hoffman shows us, but instead are interfaces constructed by natural selection. The objects we see around us are not unlike the file icons on our computer desktops: while shaped like a small folder on our screens, the files themselves are made of a series of ones and zeros - too complex for most of us to understand. In a similar way, Hoffman argues, evolution has shaped our perceptions into simplistic illusions to help us navigate the world around us. Yet now these illusions can be manipulated by advertising and design.
Drawing on thirty years of Hoffman's own influential research, as well as evolutionary biology, game theory, neuroscience, and philosophy, The Case Against Reality makes the mind-bending yet utterly convincing case that the world is nothing like what we see through our eyes.
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Are you ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about reality? Prepare to have your mind blown with "The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes". This thought-provoking book by pioneering cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman reveals the shocking truth about our visual perceptions -- they are not a direct reflection of reality! Instead, they are carefully constructed interfaces created by evolution to help us survive. Dive into this mind-bending journey and discover the secrets behind the illusions that shape our understanding of the world.
Unlock the mysteries of perception with Donald Hoffman as he takes you on a deep exploration of the complexities of the human mind. Drawing from his groundbreaking research and various disciplines, including evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and philosophy, Hoffman presents a compelling case that challenges our common understanding of reality. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew and open your mind to a world beyond what meets the eye.
Discover how our perceptions and illusions have been shaped by evolution to simplify the complexity of the world. In "The Case Against Reality," Hoffman guides you through a fascinating journey, unraveling the secrets of how our visual experiences are not unlike the icons on our computer screens. Just as a file icon masks a series of intricate ones and zeros, our perceptions mask the true nature of reality. It's a profound revelation that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the world.
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