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'''A reality tunnel refers to an individual's unique perception of reality, shaped by personal filters and [[cognitive biases]].''' These "''tunnels''" are reinforced by '''[[Confirmation Bias|confirmation bias]]''', where we focus on information that supports our preexisting beliefs while ignoring or rationalizing away anything that contradicts them. | '''A reality tunnel refers to an individual's unique perception of reality, shaped by personal filters and [[cognitive biases]].''' These "''tunnels''" are reinforced by '''[[Confirmation Bias|confirmation bias]]''', where we focus on information that supports our preexisting beliefs while ignoring or rationalizing away anything that contradicts them. | ||
This self-reinforcing process makes reality tunnels largely invisible to their inhabitants, creating the illusion that their perspective is objective. While many people assume their beliefs align with | This self-reinforcing process makes reality tunnels largely invisible to their inhabitants, creating the illusion that their perspective is objective. While many people assume their beliefs align with [[Consensus Reality|consensus reality]], each person's reality tunnel is a subjective creation, shaped by their own thoughts and experiences, whether they realize it or not. | ||
It is | It is thought that [[psychedelics]] can help break down old reality tunnels by removing ingrained mental filters and replacing them with new ones, leading to fresh perspectives and semi-permanent shifts in how reality is perceived. | ||