Dr. Jim Davies: How our perceptions change to match what we can and should do in the world
Dr. Jim Davies of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science has published a blog entry on the Nautilus website about how our perceptions change to match what we can and should do in the world. For example, a glass of water looks closer to you when you’re thirsty.
http://nautil.us/blog/how-your-brain-gaslights-youfor-your-own-good