1- Read” can you trust your brain”by Aamodt 208 pdf
2- Read “ fooled by your own brain” by Virginia Hughes link here
https://nautil.us/fooled-by-your-own-brain-234361/
3- Watch the short video “ whodunnit” you tube link here https://youtu.be/ubNF9QNEQLA?si=7lnauTPNwQCX-KEx
4- Watch “ the Doors study” by Daniel Simons you tube link https://youtu.be/FWSxSQsspiQ?si=N8tk37XxTEaFvnQi
5- Watch the you tube video “ test your awareness: Do the test” link https://youtu.be/Ahg6qcgoay4?si=4ZLbx6cu7wrFDCXh
Then write an informal 270 words comment/ reflection/ response to the following questions:
It has to be a simple writing, is for a discussion board.
Please make sure has about 270 words distribuited in 2 or 3 paragraphs. No citation need but say like” on the video “ whodunnit” blab la or in the article “ can you trust your brain” blab la bla. That’s fine. No citation or references page need.
- What did you find to be most surprising in the videos/text?
- Describe your understanding of the idea that the brain only interprets reality (instead of perceiving it accurately) and why you think this is the case
- Describe an example of “change blindness” you may have personally experienced
After engaging with the provided resources, I found several aspects that were surprising and thought-provoking.
Firstly, in the video “Whodunnit,” I was amazed at how easily our attention can be manipulated. The experiment demonstrated how individuals focused on the primary action in a scene can completely miss other important details, such as a person changing their appearance or leaving the scene. This highlighted the limitations of our attention and how our brains can be easily deceived, even when we believe we are paying close attention.
Secondly, in the article “Can You Trust Your Brain?” by Aamodt, I was struck by the concept that our brains do not perceive reality accurately but instead interpret it. Our brains rely on prior knowledge, biases, and assumptions to make sense of the world around us. This means that our perceptions can be influenced and distorted based on our pre-existing beliefs and expectations. This idea challenges the notion of objective reality and emphasizes the subjective nature of our experiences.
Lastly, the concept of “change blindness” resonated with me personally. I have often experienced situations where I fail to notice changes in my surroundings, particularly when my attention is focused on a specific task or object. For example, I may not notice a friend’s new haircut or a rearranged furniture layout until it is explicitly pointed out to me. This phenomenon highlights how our brains fill in missing information and can overlook changes that are not deemed relevant to our immediate focus.
Overall, these resources have shed light on the fallibility of our brain’s perception and interpretation capabilities. They have challenged my preconceived notions about the accuracy of our perceptions and highlighted how easily we can be deceived or miss important details. It is crucial to be aware of these limitations and approach our understanding of reality with a healthy skepticism.