Characterizing perception as intrinsic meaning: a quantitative foundation for the science of the Perception Box
August 13, 2026 Giulio Tononi, Andrew Haun, Chen Song et al.
Everyone lives within a Perception Box (PB). What we see and hear—how we interpret it and what it means to us—depends on our brain and learning history. Recognizing that perception is subjective, and understanding why, are key steps to open our minds, counteract bias, and reduce suffering. This project seeks to establish a rigorous theoretical and empirical foundation for the science of the PB....