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“You´re not perceiving what's out there. You're perceiving whatever your brain tells you.” quote by David Eagleman
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“You´re not perceiving what's out there. You're perceiving whatever your brain tells you.”

David Eagleman

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Brain Science Conference, 2018

Perception is shaped by brain interpretations, not direct reality.

In simple terms: Our brain filters reality.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions.

Themes

cognition perception neuroscience reality

Mood

curious introspective

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • critical thinking
  • media consumption
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

constructivist theory bias awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your brain influence what you see?
  • Can you trust your senses?
A Different Perspective

May lead to excessive relativism.

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