Prof. Nasir Raza Awan, an accomplished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, invites us to explore one of humanity’s most profound questions — what is reality, and how do we perceive it? Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and the study of consciousness, he unpacks how our brains construct the world we experience and why perception often differs from truth. Through this thought-provoking talk, Prof. Awan challenges us to look beyond what meets the eye and reflect on how understanding the mind can transform the way we see ourselves and the universe around us. Dr. Nasir Raza Awan — a leading neurosurgeon and researcher who bridges the worlds of medicine and science with vision. With subspecialty training in Deep Brain Stimulation and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery from Toronto, Pittsburgh, and the US, he is the founder of SpinaCure, pioneering non-invasive spine treatments in Lahore. Beyond being a professor at Sharif Medical City & LUMS, he also organizes the "SATE Symposia" to reignite scientific curiosity among clinicians. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx