In The Case Against Reality, cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman challenges conventional understandings of perception, proposing that what we see is not an accurate reflection of the world but rather a user interface crafted by evolution. Hoffman argues that our perceptions are designed to help us survive, not to reveal the true nature of reality. This episode delves into Hoffman’s intriguing theory, exploring the idea that reality as we know it may be a construct and what that means for our understanding of consciousness and existence.