The TED Interview

Donald Hoffman has a radical new theory on how we experience reality

According to cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman, our brains are showing us a "hacked" version of reality. His revolutionary new way of thinking about consciousness combines the study of evolution with insights into brain activity in an attempt to solve the mysteries behind how we perceive the world.We're doing a TED Interview survey! If you have a few minutes, we'd love to know your thoughts on the show. Find it at: <a href="http://surveynerds.com/tedinterview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">surveynerds.com/tedinterview</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ted.com/generosity</a> Sit down with Head of TED Chris Anderson as he interviews leading thinkers and creators from around the world. The TED Interview is a space for guests to further delve into their groundbreaking work, give us a peek into how they discover and explore fascinating ideas, and, in some cases, even defend their thinking. This season, we’re looking at Infectious Generosity.Generosity is at the heart of being human. It's how we've co-operated, innovated and grown as a civilization. Following <a href="https://www.infectiousgenerosity.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris’s book of the same name</a>, this podcast will dive into the idea that through the power of the internet, small acts of thoughtfulness spread to change lives at a scale never experienced before. Welcome to your front-row seat to great conversations with the world’s brightest minds.And in the spirit of the Infectious Generosity, listeners can receive a free copy of Chris’s book in e-book or audio format. Just visit <a href="http://ted.com/generosity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ted.com/generosity</a> and fill out the short form to receive yours. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.