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#neuroscience

Werner Herzog muses on mysteries of the brain in Theater of Thought

Herzog's latest documentary, 'Theater of Thought', explores the inner workings of the brain, blending personal inquiry with scientific themes.

The mystery at the heart of consciousness

Consciousness may not emerge solely from complex brain processes but could be a fundamental characteristic of the universe.

Werner Herzog muses on mysteries of the brain in Theater of Thought

Herzog's latest documentary, 'Theater of Thought', explores the inner workings of the brain, blending personal inquiry with scientific themes.

The mystery at the heart of consciousness

Consciousness may not emerge solely from complex brain processes but could be a fundamental characteristic of the universe.
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#education

What Wannabe Cosplayer-in-Chief Doesn't Grab - emptywheel

Trump displays a disconnect from reality through playful imagery, contrasting with serious issues affecting real lives.

Everyday Philosophy: Are rainbows, farts, and emotions "real"?

Explaining the nature of reality to children involves exploring different interpretations of what 'real' means.

What Wannabe Cosplayer-in-Chief Doesn't Grab - emptywheel

Trump displays a disconnect from reality through playful imagery, contrasting with serious issues affecting real lives.

Everyday Philosophy: Are rainbows, farts, and emotions "real"?

Explaining the nature of reality to children involves exploring different interpretations of what 'real' means.
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#poetry

Poem of the week: from At the Dimensional Border by Philip Fried

The poem explores the boundaries between dimensions, challenging perceptions of reality amidst the backdrop of infinite possibilities.

A Riddle in Time | HackerNoon

The poem depicts a surreal blend of imagination and reality, navigating themes of drifting and falling.
It uses rich imagery to create a whimsical yet poignant atmosphere.

Poem of the week: from At the Dimensional Border by Philip Fried

The poem explores the boundaries between dimensions, challenging perceptions of reality amidst the backdrop of infinite possibilities.

A Riddle in Time | HackerNoon

The poem depicts a surreal blend of imagination and reality, navigating themes of drifting and falling.
It uses rich imagery to create a whimsical yet poignant atmosphere.
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Beyond Belief | Defector

The prevailing harshness of reality makes alternative, albeit flawed, realities seem appealing due to the absence of agency and meaningful choices.
#perception

Is Reality Real?: 8 Scientists Explain Whether We Can Ever Know What Objectively Exists

Reality is perceived through our senses, not directly.
Physical objects exist objectively, independent of perception.

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

The Bear: What Does The Chicago Tribune's Review Say?

The article discusses the anticipation and anxiety surrounding a restaurant review and highlights the unreliable nature of people's perceptions under stress.

You Are Not the Movie

Movies are a metaphor for life, but what we perceive as real often turns out to be illusions.

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.

Is Reality Real?: 8 Scientists Explain Whether We Can Ever Know What Objectively Exists

Reality is perceived through our senses, not directly.
Physical objects exist objectively, independent of perception.

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

The Bear: What Does The Chicago Tribune's Review Say?

The article discusses the anticipation and anxiety surrounding a restaurant review and highlights the unreliable nature of people's perceptions under stress.

You Are Not the Movie

Movies are a metaphor for life, but what we perceive as real often turns out to be illusions.

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.
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#identity

Novel

The struggle to confront and articulate personal memories is an ongoing challenge in life.

The 2024 Whitney Biennial Has Lined Up 71 Artists and Collectives

The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the artist lineup for its flagship biennial, with a theme focusing on reality in the age of artificial intelligence and the fluidity of identity.
The exhibition, titled 'Even Better Than The Real Thing,' will feature 69 artists and two collectives, including emerging creatives and storied artists. It will explore the relationships between the psyche and the body, as well as the challenges of coming together in a fractured moment.

Novel

The struggle to confront and articulate personal memories is an ongoing challenge in life.

The 2024 Whitney Biennial Has Lined Up 71 Artists and Collectives

The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced the artist lineup for its flagship biennial, with a theme focusing on reality in the age of artificial intelligence and the fluidity of identity.
The exhibition, titled 'Even Better Than The Real Thing,' will feature 69 artists and two collectives, including emerging creatives and storied artists. It will explore the relationships between the psyche and the body, as well as the challenges of coming together in a fractured moment.
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#expectations

Life's Unexpected Turns: Learning to Dance in the Rain

Expectations in life often lead to unexpected realities, creating a mismatch between dreams and actual experiences.

Investor expectations for interest rates compared to reality

Expectations often don't match reality
Rate projections change over time

Life's Unexpected Turns: Learning to Dance in the Rain

Expectations in life often lead to unexpected realities, creating a mismatch between dreams and actual experiences.

Investor expectations for interest rates compared to reality

Expectations often don't match reality
Rate projections change over time
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How Spooked Should We Be by AI Ghost Stories?

The viral AI podcast illustrates profound existential dilemmas about identity and reality, prompting discussions on the implications of artificial intelligence.

Subversive holiday snaps: the travels of Luigi Ghirri in pictures

Ghirri's work explores the interplay between travel, photography, and reality from the 1970s to 1991.

When the Game Does Not End at the Final Whistle

In the middle of chaos during a soccer game at the Paris Olympics, the concept of truth and reality is questioned, leading to the creation of Mascherano's Paradox.

Trump's Smoking Gun Is a Dream That Will Never Die

The impact of allegations without concrete evidence

'I Saw The TV Glow' Unfurls The Great Trans Unknown | Defector

Memories of childhood and corporate media are intertwined with themes of disillusionment and reality in Jane Schoenbrun's film I Saw The TV Glow.

AI, mythmaking and the future of humanity spotlighted at SXSW

Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' highlights the concept of reality being a deceptive play of artifice and imagination
Stories from various sources like Hollywood films explore the idea that humans mistake illusions for reality

Could our Universe be a simulation? How would we even tell?

Nick Bostrom's simulation argument proposes that our reality may be a computer simulation.
There is no definitive answer to whether or not we live in a simulation, leaving the conclusion as a 'maybe.'

15 Real Life Photos That Feel Like They Were Screenshotted From A Nightmare

There is uncertainty about the existence of other dimensions
The r/weird subreddit features bizarre photos that make people question reality

Winner: Observer/Anthony Burgess prize 2024: Oscar Jelley reviews Isabel Waidner

Life should be full of strangeness, as portrayed in Isabel Waidner's book about social mobility and the rich, strange narratives it explores.
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