Is your brain deceiving you? | Ashley Smith | TEDxEdina

[charliebrownabel]

Loving the positivity! We should all strive to defy our minds and test our assumptions

[MochaOoze]

Okay this... this was trippy to think about. It also kind of makes sense of how two people can experience the exact same thing but have such different versions of it. Because it's all in our minds 🤯🤯

[stratulatlucian]

As someone with a disability, I understand how our minds can create barriers. But breaking free is possible!

[iamnotsomagicmike]

Her journey with blindness and the comparison with sighted people's happiness levels is intriguing but happiness is such a complex emotion I wonder about all the nuances within the two

[lyndsayramster]

I think she really nails the negativity bias thing. I've never understood why people are so much more likely to concentrate on the bad stuff, I guess we're just wired that way

[daveallanthedave]

I appreciate the skepticism in questioning our own thoughts. Healthy doubt is crucial

[quinnsantiago]

The analogy with news channels is spot on – our minds indeed have their own narrative spin.

[milapercava]

Makes me want to go on a real adventure, disconnect, and rethink everything

[brooksharlow]

I'm genuinely intrigued by the concept of our brains constructing reality. It's like we're all living in our own personalized versions of the world.

[fastingfanatic]

Wow, vulnerability at its finest. Sharing personal struggles takes a lot of courage, well done.

[maryyouson]

Bravery is opening up about your struggles. Much respect to for sharing your story.

[flodavis]

Our brains construct reality based on interpretations and biases. It's fascinating how our minds connect the dots to create a narrative.

[billy-martin]

Our minds as master storytellers? That explains my wild dreams!

[SharedToAll]

I love the idea that our minds are like storytellers, shaping our world with their narratives. Sure, they may deceive us at times, but they also help us navigate life. It's all about finding the right balance between skepticism and embracing the positive spins our minds create.

[ehsaankumer]

Connecting the dots to create our own narratives, fascinating concept! But how can we ensure we're not misled?

[joopanders]

It's a masterpiece in progress, ever-changing. Embrace the abstract, challenge your perceptions, and create a beautiful mental painting.

[thetruemindfulmeditator]

I believe in the power of mindfulness to detach from these mental fabrications. Instead of getting caught up in the fictions, let's focus on the present moment and find peace within ourselves.

[jacey-morgan]

not only are our brains great at lying to us but they're also very good at being so mean!! So I appreciated this reminder of what our brain is capable of in terms of deceit LOL

[alisonjanicewhite]

I've never considered that our minds might deceive us. This talk has given me a lot to ponder.

[bestpractice]

Our minds construct reality, which means we have the power to shape our world positively! 🧠✨