Donald Hoffman

Donald Hoffman

Professor of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, author of several books and numerous research papers focused on perception, consciousness, and the nature of reality.

About

Donald Hoffman is a professor of cognitive sciences at the University of California, Irvine.
He is known for his research on perception, consciousness, and the evolutionary basis of human experience.
Hoffman has authored influential books and academic papers advancing theories that challenge traditional views of reality and human perception.
His interdisciplinary work spans psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy.
He is also a popular speaker and contributor to public discourse on science and consciousness.

Areas of Expertise

cognitive scientist author

Recent Podcasts

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Donald Hoffman: Reality is an Illusion - How Evolution Hid the Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #293

Topic: The nature of reality, human perception, and consciousness from an evolutionary perspective.

03:16:1610,214,52496,5923 years ago
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