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Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and founder of the Lab of Misfits, known for his research on perception and creativity. His work bridges science, art, and design to explore how humans make meaning from the world around them.
Known for: Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
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Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently explores how perception shapes our understanding of reality. Neuroscientist Beau Lotto explains that our brains do not perceive the world as it is, but as it is useful to us. Through engaging examples from science, art, and everyday life, Lotto demonstrates how embracing uncertainty and challenging assumptions can lead to creativity and innovation.
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The Evolution of Perception
The story of perception begins not with humans but with life itself. Billions of years ago, early organisms had to survive in a constantly shifting environment. They developed the simplest form of sensing—the ability to detect light or chemical gradients—not to know the truth of the universe but to ...
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The Brain as a Meaning-Making System
Think of your brain as a storyteller rather than a camera. When light hits your eyes, or sound enters your ears, your brain receives patterns of data that have no meaning in themselves. It’s your history—personal, social, evolutionary—that gives them meaning. The same image can thus evoke differing ...
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About Beau Lotto
Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist and founder of the Lab of Misfits, known for his research on perception and creativity. His work bridges science, art, and design to explore how humans make meaning from the world around them.
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