Our brains are capable of distorting, filtering, and interpreting - TopicsExpress



          

Our brains are capable of distorting, filtering, and interpreting sensory input, of altering memories and even generating false memories, and of generating false experiences. While it is good enough for everyday activity, our brains have many flaws. We cannot rely upon our memories of our experiences to understand the world, especially when those experiences are unexpected or unusual. We need external verification, objective measurement, and careful recording of data. In other words – we need science and skepticism to compensate for the flaws and pitfalls of our neurobiology. – Steven Novella
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 20:35:45 +0000

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