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We see things in the optimal way for us to navigate the world we evolved in. "As it is" has no meaning outside our perceptual affordances.

• TheSpiceIsLife 7y ago
  What evidence is there to suggest evolution has resulted in optimal perception?
  • sporkologist 7y ago
    My use of 'optimal' is more of 'sufficient to keep reproducing given current conditions' than anything. If you're suggesting that evolution isn't the right vehicle for this process, then we'll have to disagree.
    • TheSpiceIsLife 7y ago
      Ah, the 'sufficient' definition of 'optimal' ;) Yeah, sure, I can agree with that. Evolution does appear to be the most likely candidate, yes.