Brain Quote by Stephen LaBerge
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Question your assumptions about reality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- virtual reality design
- psychology therapy
- AI perception modeling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the brain‑as‑simulation view?
- Does this change how we treat our experiences?
Simulations can be misleading, causing misinterpretations of external events.