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" The answer to Molyneux's problem should be "yes" --- the newly sighted can correctly associate the shapes." In actual fact, the newly sighted can't correctly
by kenko 13y ago
" The answer to Molyneux's problem should be "yes" --- the newly sighted can correctly associate the shapes."
In actual fact, the newly sighted can't correctly associate the shapes right away. They need time to learn how to negotiate sight.
- flatline 13y agoThere were two somewhat recent reports of this very thing[1], I remember reading about one where the man was perpetually overwhelmed and depressed after regaining his sight. It can be very difficult if not impossible to fully adjust, the theory is that the tactile areas of the brain simply overtake the visual processing centers, which are otherwise underused. It does take time for the brain to begin associating familiar but abstract concepts with their visual representations. [1] http://news.psu.edu/story/141360/2006/04/17/research/probing-question-if-blind-person-gained-sight-could-they-recognize http://news.psu.edu/story/141360/2006/04/17/research/probing...