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We're All Living in Different Realities (Literally)

The Brain's Reality: How Our Perception Shapes Our WorldIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores how our brains create different realities through predictive processing. The discussion includes concepts like the McGurk effect, the role of attention, and the imp ...  Show more

The Bystander Effect Revisited: Courage Against “Inevitable” Harm

Unmasking the Bystander Effect: Courage in the Face of ThreatsIn this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston revisits the classic psychology concept of the bystander effect, challenging the common narrative of human apathy in groups. Starting with the infamous case of Kitty G ...  Show more

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