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“Our brain simulates reality. So, our everyday experiences are a form of dreaming, which is to say, they are mental models, simulations, not the things they appear to be.” quote by Stephen LaBerge
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“Our brain simulates reality. So, our everyday experiences are a form of dreaming, which is to say, they are mental models, simulations, not the things they appear to be.”

Stephen LaBerge

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Source Interview: Exploring Consciousness, 2010

Our brain constructs mental models that interpret sensory data, making everyday perception akin to a continuous simulation.

In simple terms: We live inside mental simulations.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions about reality.

Themes

perception mind simulation reality

Mood

inquisitive introspective

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • virtual reality design
  • psychology therapy
  • AI perception modeling

Key Concepts

constructivism cognitive science

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the brain‑as‑simulation view?
  • Does this change how we treat our experiences?
A Different Perspective

Simulations can be misleading, causing misinterpretations of external events.

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