Short Wave Can You See What I See?
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Feb 6, 2023 The conversation delves into how unique perceptions of color and vision shape our understanding of the world. A fascinating home experiment reveals the vast differences in individual sight. The discussion uncovers blind spots—both visual and social—highlighting how our brains fill in gaps. This exploration emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse viewpoints, especially in science education, and advocates for equity and inclusion as essential elements in learning. Celebrating Black History Month, it connects identity with scientific understanding.
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String Experiment
- Regina, Emily, Stephanie, and Rebecca performed an experiment with a string.
- They held the string to their noses and looked at it, noticing varying perceptions like a V or an X.
Variations in Eyesight
- Individual variations in eyesight are normal due to differences in eyeballs and brain connections.
- A dominant eye influences perception in activities like the string experiment, leading to varied observations.
Blind Spot Explanation
- The retina contains light-detecting cells, and the optic nerve transmits signals to the brain.
- The blind spot lacks detector cells where the optic nerve connects, creating a gap in vision.