Do we see reality as it is by Donald Hoffman?

In his research to uncover the underlying secrets of human perception, Donald Hoffman has discovered important clues pointing to the subjective nature of reality. To put it simply: we actively create everything we see, and there is no aspect of reality that does not depend on consciousness.

Is this reality an illusion?

The further quantum physicists peer into the nature of reality, the more evidence they are finding that everything is energy at the most fundamental levels. Reality is merely an illusion, although a very persistent one. What else can we do in the face of what scientists have discovered about reality? It’s unbelievable!

What is the ultimate reality of God?

Plantinga’s idea of Ultimate Reality and Meaning is the traditional Christian theistic concept of God. As Ultimate Reality, God is the unique source of all reality other than God. God is thereby also the source of all meaning: of the world in general and of human life in particular.

What is the difference between Seth and Hoffman’s view of perception?

While Seth believes that the predictions that drive our perceptions are usually true, Hoffman diverges in his thinking by arguing that space and time are themselves only an interface that exists in the human mind.

Does evolutionary game theory prove veridical perception?

The basis of this claim lies in evolutionary game theory, simulations that show how creatures survive based on whether or not their perceptions are veridical.

Did evolution hid the truth from our eyes?

In a provocative new book titled The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes, psychologist Donald Hoffman suggests that the answer is no. Evolution, the argument goes, may have shaped our perceptions to create an interface analogous to a computer desktop interface.

Can new theories unleash other conscious experiences?

This new paradigm of research may lead to new theories that will not only work in our current world but have the potential to unleash other conscious experiences. Dr. Zubin Damania’s interview with Professor Hoffman is an indepth look at the world described in his book and sets the background for this interview.