Crystal (Eye) Ball: Can You See The Future?
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:49
in Psychology & Sociology
Catching a football. Maneuvering through a room full of people. Jumping out of the way when a golfer yells “fore.” Most would agree these seemingly simple actions require us to perceive and quickly respond to a situation. Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark Changizi argues they require something more — our ability to foresee the future. read more
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