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This episode delves into the profound idea that our conscious experience of the world isn't a passive reception, but an active, dynamic construction by our brains. We explore how perception, attention, and belief weave the subjective reality we inhabit.
“This episode delves into the profound idea that our conscious experience of the world isn't a passive reception, but an active, dynamic construction by our brains. We explore how perception, attention, and belief weave the subjective reality we inhabit.”
— Michael Pollan, A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness
consciousness, perception, reality
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of consciousness, perception, reality and better judgment in how they apply it.
Michael Pollan brings a credible and useful lens to consciousness, perception, reality, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.