Summary
Dr Brian Boxer Walcher has pioneered treatments in vision correction, has published more than 100 scientific, peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters, and is the first choice of many doctors for their own eye treatment. In his new book – Perceptual Intelligence, he offers a fascinating, accessible description of how we see what we see and why this affects every aspect of our lives. This forms the basis of our discussion in this interview.
Dr Brian is fascinated by the connections among our five senses — sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch — and how our brains register and interpret them to distinguish reality from illusion. Defining Perceptual Intelligence (PI) as to how we interpret and occasionally manipulate our experiences to distinguish fantasy from reality. PI relies heavily on our senses and instincts, but it is frequently influenced and distorted by our emotions and memories. I hope you enjoy this interview.
Discussion Topics
- What is Perceptual Intelligence?
- How we become better interpreters of our reality.
- The elements that affect our PI – emotions, upbringing, religion and our DNA.
- What is the Hallow Affect?
Quick round questions
Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?
Physically active. Spending time with family. Reading.
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
Tune into my intuition.
What is the meaning of success?
TO be happy in life and do good for other people.
What is your number one productivity advice?
Turn off notifications.
What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make change?
If you’re passionate about it then do it.
Favourite Food
Guacamole
Favourite Leisure Activity
Watching TV
Favourite Book
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition
by Robert CialdiniPerceptual Intelligence: The Brain’s Secret to Seeing Past Illusion, Misperception, and Self-Deception
by Dr Brian Boxer WalcherFavourite Quote
“Never do anything that you wouldn’t want on the front page of the newspaper.” Benjamin Franklin
Do we all have a why?
Yes, I believe we are here to good and to help people.
What does living with passion and purpose mean?
Knowing that you are here for a reason and when you find it you know you have purpose.
The Underlying Motivation.
To help people.
Connect with Dr. Brian
Book website – Perceptual Intelligence.
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