Perception of reality influenced by brain's functions from "summary" of The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking,Leonard Mlodinow
Our perception of reality is a direct result of the way our brains function. The brain acts as a filter, processing the vast amount of information that bombards our senses and shaping it into a coherent picture of the world around us. This filtering process is not perfect, however, and can be influenced by a variety of factors. One such factor is our evolutionary history. Our brains have evolved over millions of years to help us survive in a dangerous and unpredictable world. As a result, they are wired to pay more attention to certain types of information, such as potential threats, than others. This can lead us to perceive the world in a more negative light than is actually war...
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