“We live in a simulation of our own expectations.”
Our world seems real, yet it often isn't. Filters, social media, and emotionally charged headlines distort what we see, feel, and believe. What appears as objective reality is frequently the result of expectations, experiences, and deliberate manipulation. Dr. Rebecca Böhme, neuroscientist and author, explains how our brain constantly constructs models of reality based on experiences, conditioning, and external stimuli.
“The brain is not a neutral observer, but a predictive organ.”
She shows why we are susceptible to manipulation, how confirmation bias distorts our thinking, and why we often confirm our expectations rather than recognize reality. At the same time, she makes it clear: those who understand how their own brain works regain self-efficacy and mental autonomy. In this episode, Georgiy Michailov also talks with Dr. Rebecca Böhme about how framing and priming influence our decisions, why social media distorts our self-image, and what role placebo and nocebo effects play.
*Video only in German
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