What is Reality?

Cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman is trying to answer a big question: Do we experience the world as it really is ... or as we need it to be? In this ever so slightly mind-blowing talk, he ponders how our minds construct reality for us. And he takes a deep five into the question of consciousness. He has a much longer interview with Lex Friedman for those who want to dive into his hypothesis win greater depth.

TED Talk by Donald Hoffman in 2015

Donal Hoffman Interview with Lex Friedman in 2022