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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 14 MIN

Quantum Blindness: Why Our Brains Weren't Built for Reality

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Why does quantum mechanics feel so counter-intuitive? The answer lies not in the math, but in our biology. This episode explores the compelling evidence that our brains are evolutionarily hardwired for the classical world of big objects and predictable outcomes, making us constitutionally blind to the bizarre rules of the subatomic universe. We dive into the cognitive and evolutionary reasons behind our struggle with reality's true nature.

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