#perception
#perception

Mental health

Financial stress can damage your mental health. These steps may help

Perception of financial stability influences mental health significantly more than the financial situation itself.

Writing

The Listeners review Rebecca Hall's hauntingly delicate drama will paralyse you with dread

The Listeners explores the haunting experience of feeling unheard, focusing on Claire's struggle with a mysterious hum that others dismiss.

Psychology

How Defensive Pessimism Complicates Managing Anxiety

Anxiety distorts perceptions, reinforcing negative beliefs and interpretations.

Stubbornness in beliefs complicates understanding of mental illness.

Anxiety can lead to a heightened sense of danger and skew perceptions.

fromwww.npr.org

Mental health

Financial stress can damage your mental health. These steps may help

Perception of financial stability influences mental health significantly more than the financial situation itself.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Writing

The Listeners review Rebecca Hall's hauntingly delicate drama will paralyse you with dread

The Listeners explores the haunting experience of feeling unheard, focusing on Claire's struggle with a mysterious hum that others dismiss.

more#mental-health

#art

Arts

A brush with... Renee Green - podcast

Renée Green explores ideas of subjectivity, perception, memory, and the interplay of fiction and reality through her multifaceted artistic practices.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Digital life

The Year Ahead

Time is an ever-present reality that flows with or without our participation, emphasizing a need to rethink its importance in our lives.

Arts

Derek Franklin's dusky time of evening * Oregon ArtsWatch

The article explores Derek Franklin's art, emphasizing the interplay of light, shadow, and the complexity of perception.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Almost Young: Emily Kepulis @ Chefas Projects, Portland

Emily Kepulis' paintings highlight the significance of liminal moments in shaping our perceptions and experiences.

Arts

A brush with... Renee Green - podcast

Renée Green explores ideas of subjectivity, perception, memory, and the interplay of fiction and reality through her multifaceted artistic practices.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Digital life

The Year Ahead

Time is an ever-present reality that flows with or without our participation, emphasizing a need to rethink its importance in our lives.

Arts

Derek Franklin's dusky time of evening * Oregon ArtsWatch

The article explores Derek Franklin's art, emphasizing the interplay of light, shadow, and the complexity of perception.

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Almost Young: Emily Kepulis @ Chefas Projects, Portland

Emily Kepulis' paintings highlight the significance of liminal moments in shaping our perceptions and experiences.

more#art

#psychology

Psychology

The Big Idea: how do our brains know what's real?

Hallucinations, often seen as signs of insanity, are surprisingly common among those not diagnosed with mental illness.

1 week ago

Graphic design

If you're not fooled by this optical illusion, you may have superior perception

Optical illusion susceptibility can depend on individual profession and training, indicating that people may learn to unsee such illusions.

fromArs Technica

Humor

Do these dual images say anything about your personality?

Personality quizzes based on ambiguous images lack scientific support, being deemed psychological myths, though some intriguing correlations warrant further exploration.

Arts

Mondegreens: When Lyrics Play Tricks on Your Mind

Our brains interpret ambiguous sounds based on context and personal experience, leading to humorous misheard lyrics called mondegreens.

Mental health

4 weeks ago

Would You Wear Hitler's Sweater?

Cognitive biases prioritize mental shortcuts but can lead to inaccuracies in judgment and perception.

Errors of association reveal our tendency to misinterpret relationships and behaviors.

UX design

fromBig Think

Employ the "detour technique" to defuse emotion at work

The concept of change blindness illustrates how distraction can influence perception and understanding in both magic and daily interactions.

Psychology

The Big Idea: how do our brains know what's real?

Hallucinations, often seen as signs of insanity, are surprisingly common among those not diagnosed with mental illness.

Graphic design

1 week ago

If you're not fooled by this optical illusion, you may have superior perception

Optical illusion susceptibility can depend on individual profession and training, indicating that people may learn to unsee such illusions.

Humor

fromArs Technica

Do these dual images say anything about your personality?

Personality quizzes based on ambiguous images lack scientific support, being deemed psychological myths, though some intriguing correlations warrant further exploration.

Arts

Mondegreens: When Lyrics Play Tricks on Your Mind

Our brains interpret ambiguous sounds based on context and personal experience, leading to humorous misheard lyrics called mondegreens.

Mental health

4 weeks ago

Would You Wear Hitler's Sweater?

Cognitive biases prioritize mental shortcuts but can lead to inaccuracies in judgment and perception.

Errors of association reveal our tendency to misinterpret relationships and behaviors.

fromBig Think

UX design

Employ the "detour technique" to defuse emotion at work

The concept of change blindness illustrates how distraction can influence perception and understanding in both magic and daily interactions.

Why using shorthand like 'thx' and 'k' in texting is hurting your relationships

Abbreviations in text messages may undermine genuine communication and lead to feelings of disengagement.

Mental health

fromMedium

Healthcare needs interior decorators

Healthcare must prioritize emotional and psychological well-being alongside physical treatment to improve patient care.

The Word That Makes You Taste the World

Learning a single word can profoundly alter one's perception of the world.

fromOpen Culture

philosophy

Why Most Ancient Civilizations Had No Word for the Color Blue

Human experience occurs in the mind; language and culture shape perception of reality.

Typography

When Words Decide Fate

Words shape our perceptions and can drastically alter relationships and actions.

Language is a reflection of our social systems and has the power to create change.

Mindful word choice is critical for building the future we desire.

Wine

The Word That Makes You Taste the World

Learning a single word can profoundly alter one's perception of the world.

philosophy

fromOpen Culture

Why Most Ancient Civilizations Had No Word for the Color Blue

Human experience occurs in the mind; language and culture shape perception of reality.

Typography

When Words Decide Fate

Words shape our perceptions and can drastically alter relationships and actions.

Language is a reflection of our social systems and has the power to create change.

Mindful word choice is critical for building the future we desire.

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Surrealistic Survey in "Behind the Order of Things" @ YUSTO / GINER, Malaga

The exhibition explores contemporary artists' inspiration from Surrealism to challenge perceptions of reality.

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Danny Sobor and the Hazy, Elegance of the "Stranger"

The exhibition 'Stranger' by Danny Sobor encourages viewers to engage and imagine beyond the knowledge of the images.

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Molly Bounds Sends Out a "Transmission"

Molly Bounds' exhibition explores the intricate relationship between memory and perception through art that blurs fact with fiction.

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Surrealistic Survey in "Behind the Order of Things" @ YUSTO / GINER, Malaga

The exhibition explores contemporary artists' inspiration from Surrealism to challenge perceptions of reality.

Miscellaneous

Juxtapoz Magazine - Danny Sobor and the Hazy, Elegance of the "Stranger"

The exhibition 'Stranger' by Danny Sobor encourages viewers to engage and imagine beyond the knowledge of the images.

more#art-exhibition

fromBerlin Art Link

3 weeks ago

Review of Maerzmusik 2025 | Berlin Art Link

The evolving nature of music performance complicates the relationship between live sound and digital recordings.

Berlin music

3 years ago

Growth hacking

A Good Story Is the Difference Between Success and Survival | HackerNoon

Success relies on effective storytelling rather than mere competence.

Speaking into a microphone? Your audio quality can impact the way people view you

Quality audio in online meetings influences perceptions of speaker attractiveness and credibility.

OMG science

To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone

Poor audio quality can significantly influence people's perceptions of speakers regardless of message content.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Speaking into a microphone? Your audio quality can impact the way people view you

Quality audio in online meetings influences perceptions of speaker attractiveness and credibility.

OMG science

To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone

Poor audio quality can significantly influence people's perceptions of speakers regardless of message content.

more#audio-quality

fromArs Technica

Mental health

People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions

Radiologists' extensive training reduces susceptibility to visual illusions, challenging prior beliefs about involuntary illusion perception.

Seeing is More Than Believing

Our perception of reality is influenced by cognitive biases rather than being a direct observation.

Past experiences and emotions can distort what we perceive, affecting our understanding of the present.

fromAeon

philosophy

Why zero could unlock how the brain perceives absence | Aeon Essays

The brain's perception of absence may be intertwined with how it understands the concept of zero.

fromThe Atlantic

Science

Scientists Are One Step Closer to Demystifying 'Aphantasia'

Aphantasia, the inability to form mental images, is a unique way of experiencing the world.

OMG science

Different, Together

Different perceptions of the same object underscore the unique cognitive processing of individuals influenced by their experiences.

Writing

Seeing is More Than Believing

Our perception of reality is influenced by cognitive biases rather than being a direct observation.

Past experiences and emotions can distort what we perceive, affecting our understanding of the present.

fromAeon

philosophy

Why zero could unlock how the brain perceives absence | Aeon Essays

The brain's perception of absence may be intertwined with how it understands the concept of zero.

fromThe Atlantic

Science

Scientists Are One Step Closer to Demystifying 'Aphantasia'

Aphantasia, the inability to form mental images, is a unique way of experiencing the world.

fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

OMG science

Different, Together

Different perceptions of the same object underscore the unique cognitive processing of individuals influenced by their experiences.

more#neuroscience

#communication

Boston real estate

Boston Broker Learned Perception Is Reality Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Perception of people's behavior might outweigh actual experience or reality.

Writing

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

People often struggle with their facial expressions and how others perceive them, despite feeling differently inside.

fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Miscellaneous

To Manage Conflict Effectively, Watch Your "Punctuation"

Conflict is natural and can be managed through understanding perspective, perception, and punctuation.

Boston real estate

Boston Broker Learned Perception Is Reality Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Perception of people's behavior might outweigh actual experience or reality.

Writing

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

People often struggle with their facial expressions and how others perceive them, despite feeling differently inside.

Miscellaneous

To Manage Conflict Effectively, Watch Your "Punctuation"

Conflict is natural and can be managed through understanding perspective, perception, and punctuation.

more#communication

Relationships

When They Become the Person You Wanted-for Someone Else

New partners are often idealized, while proven traits and loyalty can be undervalued in long-term relationships.

#reality

OMG science

Brace for a Big Shock About Your Perception of Reality

Our perceptions are influenced by brain predictions rather than direct sensory information.

fromThe Verge

JavaScript

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

fromAlvinalexander

Scala

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.

OMG science

Brace for a Big Shock About Your Perception of Reality

Our perceptions are influenced by brain predictions rather than direct sensory information.

fromThe Verge

JavaScript

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

fromAlvinalexander

Scala

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.

more#reality

OMG science

What Is the ZodiacAnd What Does It Mean for You?

Astrology assigns meaning to birth months based on the position of the sun, despite the lack of scientific validity or evidence.

4 months ago

Writing

Photos of myself make me shudder in horror. Does that mean I'm hideous?

Self-image can be distorted by the perception of photography, leading to conflicting feelings about one's appearance.

fromBuzzFeed

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ryan Reynolds Explained Why People Might Not Think He's Funny, And It Makes Sense

Ryan Reynolds defends himself amid Martha Stewart's comments about his humor, emphasizing the distinction between on-screen characters and real-life personalities.

Artificial intelligence

Can you tell which of these is AI-generated art?

AI-generated images are increasingly difficult to distinguish from human-created ones, with participants misidentifying them 40% of the time.

Surprisingly, people tended to prefer AI art over human-made art, even those who dislike AI art.

Writing

The very thought of it repelled me': how a skiing accident left me unable to read

Inghirami's strabismus reflects dual perception; concussions reveal brain complexity and fragility, affecting both physical and emotional states.

#philosophy

fromPhilosophynow

Writing

Thoughts on Thought

This issue explores the complex relationship between mind and brain, consciousness, and perception, expanding on philosophical inquiries about intelligence.

5 years ago

Miscellaneous

Are Programmers Prisoners or Architects? | HackerNoon

Coding can sometimes feel like imprisonment, but it's really a mental adventure where perception shapes freedom or confinement.

fromPhilosophynow

Writing

Thoughts on Thought

This issue explores the complex relationship between mind and brain, consciousness, and perception, expanding on philosophical inquiries about intelligence.

5 years ago

Miscellaneous

Are Programmers Prisoners or Architects? | HackerNoon

Coding can sometimes feel like imprisonment, but it's really a mental adventure where perception shapes freedom or confinement.

more#philosophy

1 year ago

Miscellaneous

Here's Why It Is What It Is | HackerNoon

Goodness is subjective; it’s based on perception and depends on how you manage outcomes from mistakes.

Writing

The Peril and Promise of Technology

Technology distracts us from deeper human questions but can also reveal new ways of existing.

Our ambivalence toward technology reflects a deeper truth about progress and sacrifice.

fromTiny Buddha

Writing

The Power of Finding Hidden Opportunities in Our Problems - Tiny Buddha

Problems can be overcome by viewing them from a higher perspective, allowing us to identify hidden opportunities and solutions.

UK politics

Starmer lost in the semantic weeds as he makes case for plugging the black hole'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the importance of personal perception in identifying as a working person amidst uncertain tax policies.

Miscellaneous

Reputation: The Shadow We Cast in a Networked World | HackerNoon

Reputation is a dynamic, multifaceted concept in the digital age, shaped by perception and context.

#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

fromNew Scientist

AI tweaks to photos and videos can alter our memories

AI image editing can distort human memory, leading to misremembered details and concerns about authenticity in visual media.

fromFast Company

Graphic design

Why concerns about OpenAI's new logo are about more than design

OpenAI's logo change reflects deeper themes of perception and branding in the tech industry.

Logo designs can significantly influence public perception of a company.

Simple logos may evoke mixed feelings, depending on the associations they carry.

Artificial intelligence

fromNew Scientist

AI tweaks to photos and videos can alter our memories

AI image editing can distort human memory, leading to misremembered details and concerns about authenticity in visual media.

fromFast Company

more#artificial-intelligence

Graphic design

Why concerns about OpenAI's new logo are about more than design

OpenAI's logo change reflects deeper themes of perception and branding in the tech industry.

Logo designs can significantly influence public perception of a company.

Simple logos may evoke mixed feelings, depending on the associations they carry.

Writing

Juxtapoz Magazine - Pia Paulina Guilmoth: Fragments of Illumination

Pia Paulina Guilmoth finds solace and clarity in darkness, which offers a unique perspective and understanding of the world around her.

fromMail Online

Graphic design

Optical illusion reveals if you're self-centered or wary of others

Optical illusions can reveal personality traits based on the first image recognized by viewers.

fromDesign Milk

Web design

These Zig/Zag Objects Make You Question Their Reflections

The Zig/Zag collection transforms everyday objects into art, challenging perceptions of space and reflection through innovative design.

#brain-function

Privacy professionals

The Illusion of "Now"

The brain processes information with delays, making real-time experience a complex predictive task.

OMG science

How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart

The human brain distinguishes music from speech through specialized auditory pathways and basic cues, despite both being rich in information.

Privacy professionals

The Illusion of "Now"

The brain processes information with delays, making real-time experience a complex predictive task.

OMG science

How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart

The human brain distinguishes music from speech through specialized auditory pathways and basic cues, despite both being rich in information.

more#brain-function

Privacy professionals

Angelina Jolie says women are defined too much by other people's perceptions

Society's perception significantly impacts a woman's identity, as expressed by Angelina Jolie regarding her role as Maria Callas.

fromAlvinalexander

Writing

There's a pure land where everything is only mind

Recognizing the interconnectedness of all things can lead to profound insight and enlightenment.

fromBusiness Insider

Marketing

An Apple ad bombed in Thailand over complaints it makes the country look dated and shabby

Apple's ad set in Thailand faces backlash for allegedly portraying the country negatively.