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Ah this would confirm some earlier studies done with blind humans. The problem is that if there's brain damage preventing the higher brain functions from seein
by Justsignedup 5y ago
Ah this would confirm some earlier studies done with blind humans.
The problem is that if there's brain damage preventing the higher brain functions from seeing, it doesn't mean part of the brain isn't aware of the image. They found that these blind people were able to navigate a complex course perfectly, and they just felt it was instinctual to turn here, or there. But their thoughts weren't connected to the vision so they couldn't read or use the vision for any complex function other than obstacle avoidance.
- duskwuff 5y agoThe phenomenon is known as blindsight: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindsight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blindsight
- fallingfrog 5y agoThe article states that the problem is with the dogs retinas though, not the brain. Even blindsight wouldn’t work. I’m guessing the dog can hear where nearby objects are, based on how sounds of footsteps bounce around.