The mind is capable of reshaping its reality from "summary" of Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright
The mind can significantly influence the way we perceive reality. Our perceptions are not just passive reflections of the world around us; they are actively shaped and filtered by our minds. This concept is supported by the findings of modern psychology and cognitive science. Our minds have evolved to prioritize certain information over others, based on their evolutionary significance. This means that our perceptions are not objective representations of reality but rather subjective constructions created by our minds. We tend to notice what is relevant to our survival and well-being and ignore or distort information that doesn't serve these purposes. One example of how our minds shape reality is through the phenomenon of confirmation bias. We have a tendency to seek out information that confirms our preexisting b...
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