Science
Cognitive scientist states neurons do not exist when not being observed
StarTalk Radio
Is Reality Really Real? With Donald Hoffman
What was said
"Neurons do not exist when they're not perceived. So what are neurons? They are a headset representation of how our headset is engineered. So neurons are a headset representation of how our headset is being created."
Hoffman applies quantum observation principles to neuroscience, claiming that the 86 billion neurons in human brains only exist when perceived. He argues neuroscience must reverse-engineer the software outside spacetime that creates the appearance of neurons, fundamentally reframing how brain science should be conducted.
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- Is Reality Really Real? With Donald Hoffman
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