Perception

10/04/21 • 19 min

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We see, what we want to see. Why and how can we see things clearly?

Lets explore through a short story "A Fable" from "A Mysterious Stranger and other stories" by Mark Twain and my personal memory from my workplace to understand Perception.

Story on Project Gutenberg - Link

Study -

Leong, Y.C., Hughes, B.L., Wang, Y. et al. Neurocomputational mechanisms underlying motivated seeing. Nat Hum Behav 3, 962–973 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0637-z

The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

Philosophy of Perception by William Fish

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The Forest and the Trees by Kevin MacLeod

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Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

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With the Sea by Kevin MacLeod

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Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod

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Peppers Theme by Kevin MacLeod

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Title Track - Wind Down from Podcast.co

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We see, what we want to see. Why and how can we see things clearly?

Lets explore through a short story "A Fable" from "A Mysterious Stranger and other stories" by Mark Twain and my personal memory from my workplace to understand Perception.

Story on Project Gutenberg - Link

Study -

Leong, Y.C., Hughes, B.L., Wang, Y. et al. Neurocomputational mechanisms underlying motivated seeing. Nat Hum Behav 3, 962–973 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0637-z

The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

Philosophy of Perception by William Fish

Show's Social Links: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Music and effects used in the episode:

The Forest and the Trees by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4494-the-forest-and-the-trees

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

With the Sea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4638-with-the-sea

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5726-deep-relaxation-preview

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Peppers Theme by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4998-peppers-theme

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Title Track - Wind Down from Podcast.co

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While commonly known as a negative emotions, Fear can sprout goodness in humans too. How?

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Headphones are recommended for the story and memory part.

Story on Project Gutenberg - Link

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