Distinguishing reality from imagination

Plus: Children weigh in on religion Today in [Aeon]( [Psyche]( Saturday 19 August 2023 How does your brain know you’re actually reading these words right now, not just imagining them? Psychologists have long been interested in how we tell what is real from what is imagined, and a [new Idea]( shares some of the latest insights on this fascinating topic. – Matt Huston, Commissioning Editor, Psyche Mind and brain Idea [This is how your brain distinguishes reality from imagination]( by Shayla Love In this [1969 clip]( English children offer their answers to a series of questions on religion with unguarded, and often quite amusing, candour. But more than just entertaining, their responses are a fascinating glimpse into the many ways people of all ages view religion – as obvious fiction, as allegory, and as certain truth. – Adam D’Arpino, Head of Video [two young children standing next to each other]( Religion Video [From God’s shoes to satellites in heaven – children weigh in on religion]( 8 minutes [Share this newsletter with a friend]( [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Twitter icon]( You have received this email because you signed up to the Aeon+Psyche Newsletter list. © Aeon Media Group Ltd 2023. Level 5, 100 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia. [PRIVACY POLICY](  |  [CONTACT US](  |  [PREFERENCES](  |  [UNSUBSCRIBE](