For rewards and podcast extras, become a patron Is our reality a lie? Dr. Donald Hoffman returns to the mind meld to chat about his new book, The Case Against Reality, and why everything we think of as 'real' may be no more than a convenient illusion. Don Hoffman is a Professor of Cognitive Science at UC Irvine. His chief areas of inquiry include perception, the illusory nature of reality, free will and the development of a scientific model for consciousness. Support us-- Join us and get rewards on Patreon Review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Support our sponsor, Vermont Pure CBD and get 20% off  Sign up for our mailing list at thirdeyedrops.com