> > > It is indeed surprising, the human body is an amazing machine. > > > > Funny, I was just reading this Mental chronometry and your claims are far fetched, > > like 10 fold at least. > > > > Either you wouldn't pass a blind test or you should go get yourself analyzed, since > > you seem to be some kind of phenomenon. > > No, you're just missing something: we're extremely good at prediction. You know when > you hit the drum when the sound is going to reach you given your movement. If it > happens at a different time than expected you notice the difference. It takes the > usual reaction time before the feeling that something is off reaches your conscience, > but that feeling requires *way* less than a shift of RT to happen. > > Another funny case is virtual reality helmets. We notice *any* difference between the > head turning and the scene moving. Which makes having an unnoticeable computer in the > middle hard. > > OG.
Another example is being involved in an activity, and then hearing something not part of that activity, perhaps it's unfamiliar even - and stopping and knowing what it is in the same instant, and being able to respond if necessary.
Yes, this is good for ninja episodes....and sex. OHHHHH
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.
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