Crystal (Eye) Ball: Visual System Equipped With 'Future Seeing Powers'
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 22:21
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. An assistant professor of cognitive science argues they require something more -- our ability to foresee the future.