📚 2 Books mentioned in "Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293" of Lex Fridman Podcast
Podcast: Lex Fridman Podcast
Episode: Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293
Published on June 12, 2022
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Bible
Well, David Marr, again my advisor at MIT, in his book 'Vision' suggested that the more primitive sensory systems were less realistic, less veridical.
Donald Hoffman references his former advisor's book 'Vision' by David Marr while discussing the concept that simpler sensory systems are generally less accurate than more complex ones.
The Case Against Reality
Buy The Case Against Reality by Donald David Hoffman on Amazon
He's the author of over 120 scientific papers on these topics, and his most recent book, titled "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid The Truth From Our Eyes."
In this segment, Lex Fridman introduces Donald Hoffman, highlighting his extensive work, including over 120 scientific papers, and mentions his latest book, "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes."
In your book, "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth From Our Eyes," you make the bold claim that the world we see with our eyes is not real.
During the conversation, Donald Hoffman references his book titled "The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth From Our Eyes," in which he argues that our perception of the world may be misleading and not an accurate representation of reality.