Cognitive Engineering

Figment of the Imagination

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People who spread lies and deceive others are treated with contempt by society, and rightfully so. But what happens when the people we lie to and deceive are ourselves? Using the case of Walter Mitties as a starting point, we explore the prevalence of exaggeration, fantasy and our inner selves.

In this week’s episode, we look at figments of the imagination. We discuss Herbie Popnecker,…