Do we see reality as it is? | Donald Hoffman | TED

Why it was recommended

I encourage you to watch Donald Hoffman's 2015 TED Talk

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What it covers

Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues in this TED talk that evolution shaped perception to track fitness rather than truth. He uses evolutionary simulations and the. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

21 min 51 sec

Year

2015

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