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The Effects of Sensory Deprivation on Mental Health

Sensory deprivation became an interesting topic back when it was being used by the military in the twenties. Our surroundings can have an incredible impact on our mental state. The subtle effects of the quality of the light, the background hum of machines, they all impact us. Steve thinks we need to design spaces with that in mind.

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