TED: Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality | Anil Seth

The video explores the nature of consciousness, comparing it to anesthesia and discussing how the brain predicts and perceives the world. It introduces the concept of perception as a controlled hallucination, where the brain's predictions shape our experiences. The self is also described as a controlled hallucination, with the brain making predictions about the body and identity. The video concludes with implications for psychiatry, neurology, and AI, emphasizing the biological basis of consciousness and the uniqueness of human experience.

What does the author mean by saying that perception is a kind of controlled hallucination?

How does the text describe the experience of being a self?

In what ways can misperception of the self occur according to the text?

What are the potential benefits of understanding consciousness in the context of mental health?