“Virtual Reality is the ‘Ultimate Empathy Machine’. These experiences are more than documentaries. They are opportunities to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes.” – Chris Milk (born in 1975 or 1976), a distinguished American entrepreneur, filmmaker, music video director, and immersive artist. He holds the esteemed positions of co-founder and
“In recognising the body’s inherent vulnerability, we must account for the ethical implications of touch, as it holds the power to harm or heal.“ – Judith Butler (born February 24, 1956), a distinguished American feminist philosopher and gender studies scholar whose impactful work has shaped political philosophy, ethics, and the realms
IN the vast tapestry of life on Earth, animal senses are not only remarkable in their diversity but also in their intricate adaptations to various environments. This phenomenon, “Adaptive Senses”, encompasses how different species have evolved unique sensory abilities to thrive in their specific habitats. As someone who doesn’t particularly
“Touch is essential for human growth and development. It is central to creating emotional bonds and is foundational for healthy physical, cognitive, and social development.“ – Dr Tiffany Field, Director of the Touch Research Institute. She is a distinguished professor in the departments of pediatrics, psychology, and psychiatry at the esteemed
“The five senses are the ministers of the soul.” – Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian polymath who lived during the Renaissance period. He was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, and is widely considered one of the greatest geniuses of all time. EVERY week, as I write an
“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” – Rachel Carson (1907-1964), an American marine biologist, conservationist and writer who is best known for her groundbreaking book ‘Silent Spring’, published in 1962.
LAST week, we delved into the intricate relationship between physical senses and memory formation. Our sensory experiences shape our memories, informing the very fabric of our personal narratives. Now, let’s take a turn into a topic that flips the script on how we perceive and respond to the world, Sensory
LAST week, we dived into the profound importance of our physical senses, acknowledging their role in shaping our experiences and interactions with the world around us. It was a poignant reminder of how easily we can take these senses for granted, not realising their intrinsic value until we face the
Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world, in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the basis of reason. – Carl Sagan (1934-1996). He was a distinguished American astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator. AS we have transitioned into the season of
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not easy.“ – Aristotle, a renowned ancient Greek philosopher and polymath. In our quest
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