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Explore a fascinating 13-minute video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell that delves into how your brain creates reality through prediction, effectively blinding you for approximately 2 hours daily. Discover how your perception of reality is actually a construction—your brain calculates and fabricates details before you consciously experience them, filling gaps and altering your sense of time to maintain the illusion of control. Examine profound philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness, free will, and what it means to be human when everything you perceive is essentially an illusion created by your mind. The video provides scientific insights into neural processing and perception with Kurzgesagt's signature engaging animation style and thought-provoking narrative.
Syllabus
Why Your Brain Blinds You For 2 Hours Every Day
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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell