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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

I Often Forget I'm Autistic

The most obvious, omnipresent realities are often the hardest to see. For me, autism is that water; the invisible medium through which I experience life.
Mental health
fromCreativeApplications.Net
2 weeks ago

Discerning the Silent Presence - Authenticity and Artifice

The apparatus uses optical principles combined with reverse engineering algorithms to disrupt the scanner's perception, intertwining tangible events, recorded fictions, and imagined scenes to blur the line between authenticity and artifice.
Artificial intelligence
#optical-illusions
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

This iconic optical illusion actually tells you what kind of brain you have, and I genuinely never knew

fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

This iconic optical illusion actually tells you what kind of brain you have, and I genuinely never knew

Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
3 months 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.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

hundreds of wooden poles make up anamorphic installation spreading across italian hillside

'With Every Step' consists of 146 wooden poles arranged to form an anamorphic message, visible only from a specific vantage point, emphasizing spatial engagement.
Design
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Can "Vuja De" Help You See the World Afresh?

The ability to change one's perception is a key avenue to innovation. We need to break away from what is known to discover the unknown.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Solution Problem: Why Solving Problems Often Creates More

The rise in reported mental illness may stem from an expanding mental health infrastructure that changes expectations and perceptions of problems.
#optical-illusion
#art
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago

Phenomenal Accuracy and Vivid Memory

The definition of 'objective' versus 'subjective' can help categorize experiences based on their ability to represent the physical world accurately or inaccurately.
philosophy
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

For a Happier Life, Be More Curious, Less Judgmental

Judgments oversimplify and misrepresent reality, often leading to stereotypes.
Judgmental attitudes create significant harm, especially within families.
Self-awareness can reduce biases and improve relationships.
#surrealism
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Arts

Rene Magritte: The alchemical wizard of surrealism, and the torchbearers of the modern dream | amNewYork

fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago
Arts

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Arts

Rene Magritte: The alchemical wizard of surrealism, and the torchbearers of the modern dream | amNewYork

fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago
Arts

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

fromColossal
1 month ago

Alicja Kwade Reflects the Warped Nature of Time and Reality in Poetic Installations

Alicja Kwade's 'Telos Tales' explores the intersection of nature, time, and human perception through reflective sculptures.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Layers of Perception

The philosopher Keith Frankish managed to turn a pickle jar into a profound question: What was your visual experience like when you first opened the fridge? Was there a blank in the middle of your visual field?
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is It Real or Just the Movies?

Our brains are wired to connect dots, even when they don't exist, and we're surprisingly poor at distinguishing between dramatized entertainment and objective reality.
Media industry
fromTiny Buddha
1 month ago

The Trauma in Our Tissues and How I'm Setting Myself Free - Tiny Buddha

Somatic therapy facilitates deep emotional healing, allowing individuals to access trauma stored within their bodies, fostering a profound sense of perception and rest.
#ai
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Don't We All Think the Same?

Cognitive diversity is crucial for group survival by providing different perspectives.
Differences in perception arise from biology, emotion, and personal experiences.
Unique viewpoints help groups adjust to changing environments.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Yiyun Li on Dispelling Innocence and Dissecting Pears

The character Maureen embodies the complexity of human perception and the often misleading narratives shaped by appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Trick of the Mind by Daniel Yon review explaining psychology's most important theory

The brain is a prediction machine and our perceptual experiences consist of our prior experiences as well as new data.
Psychology
Media industry
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Opinion | Death of a Fantastic Machine

Images significantly influence beliefs about reality and truth.
The camera's role has evolved from evidence of facts to a tool for crafted narratives.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Enemy Isn't Who You Think It Is

Conflict often involves our assumptions and expectations, distorting perceptions of the opponent.
#art-exhibition
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Moon Underwater: Madeleine Tonzi @ Hashimoto Contemporary, NYC

fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago
Photography

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Moon Underwater: Madeleine Tonzi @ Hashimoto Contemporary, NYC

philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Stop the 'good' vs 'bad' snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting

Instinctive categorization of experiences as 'good' or 'bad' limits our perceptions and understanding of the world.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

7 Ways Your Brain Warps Reality-and Why That's a Superpower

Our perception of reality is a constructed simulation by our brains, not direct observation of the external world.
#design-thinking
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

The future is a perception problem

The courage to reframe problems can open new opportunities for creative design and innovation.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

The future is a perception problem

The most effective design approach is shifting perception rather than merely solving problems.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Our Brain Learns to Synchronize Sights and Sounds

The brain perceives synchronized sights and sounds despite processing speed differences and temporal delays.
Training with feedback can enhance visual-auditory synchrony learning across the visual field.
#language
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

How Women in Leadership Can Shape How Others See Them

Effective impression management is vital for leaders, particularly those who do not fit traditional leader archetypes.
fromMedium
3 months ago

The future is a perception problem

The future doesn't need more problem-solvers. It needs more perceptual designers.
UX design
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

You cannot put the wind in a bag: How we learned to see nature

We often perceive nature solely for its utility, overlooking its intrinsic value and interconnectedness.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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.
Relationships
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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
3 months ago

Healthcare needs interior decorators

Healthcare must prioritize emotional and psychological well-being alongside physical treatment to improve patient care.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Why Most Ancient Civilizations Had No Word for the Color Blue

Human experience occurs in the mind; language and culture shape perception of reality.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

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.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

People in this career are better at seeing through optical illusions

Despite all these individual differences, researchers have always thought that you have no choice over whether you see the illusion. Our recent research challenges this idea.
Mental health
fromAeon
4 months ago

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

The mystery shared between the perception of absences and the conception of zero may not be coincidental, suggesting a deeper connection in how our brain processes absence.
philosophy
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Do these dual images say anything about your personality?

"According to a paper published in the journal PeerJ, these kinds of personality quizzes are a new kind of psychological myth, lacking scientific validation but inspiring intriguing correlations worth exploring."
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Greek Theater Effect: Is She Looking at You?

The conscious field activates multiple "response codes," demonstrating collective influence that shapes human perception and response to stimuli in complex ways.
Mindfulness
Artificial intelligence
fromIntertwingled
5 months ago

Natural Information Architecture

Mushrooms are misunderstood as whole entities, highlighting the complex underground networks that challenge traditional models of perception.
The brain creates a multitude of mental models to interpret reality, influencing how we understand the world.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

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.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago

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

"Well, what are the people like where you are from?" "Oh, they're very nice and pleasant." "That's the way you'll find them around here also."
Boston real estate
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Mondegreens: When Lyrics Play Tricks on Your Mind

Mondegreens are about more than just misheard lyrics. They reveal the stories we tell ourselves and how reality is filtered through our personal biases.
Arts
UX design
fromBig Think
5 months ago

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.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

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.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

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.
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