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The Listeners review Rebecca Hall's hauntingly delicate drama will paralyse you with dread

The Listeners explores the haunting experience of feeling unheard, focusing on Claire's struggle with a mysterious hum that others dismiss.
#philosophy

Thoughts on Thought

This issue explores the complex relationship between mind and brain, consciousness, and perception, expanding on philosophical inquiries about intelligence.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Mars-1: The Edge of Unknowing

Mars-1 creates art that challenges perception, invoking deeper questions and revealing alternate truths while straddling the line between reality and imagination.

Are Programmers Prisoners or Architects? | HackerNoon

Coding can sometimes feel like imprisonment, but it's really a mental adventure where perception shapes freedom or confinement.

Thoughts on Thought

This issue explores the complex relationship between mind and brain, consciousness, and perception, expanding on philosophical inquiries about intelligence.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Mars-1: The Edge of Unknowing

Mars-1 creates art that challenges perception, invoking deeper questions and revealing alternate truths while straddling the line between reality and imagination.

Are Programmers Prisoners or Architects? | HackerNoon

Coding can sometimes feel like imprisonment, but it's really a mental adventure where perception shapes freedom or confinement.
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Here's Why It Is What It Is | HackerNoon

Goodness is subjective; it’s based on perception and depends on how you manage outcomes from mistakes.
#communication

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

People often struggle with their facial expressions and how others perceive them, despite feeling differently inside.

To Manage Conflict Effectively, Watch Your "Punctuation"

Conflict is natural and can be managed through understanding perspective, perception, and punctuation.

Men and women interpret and use emojis in a completely different way, new study finds

Men and women interpret emojis differently.
Individual differences impact emoji comprehension.

Inside I am smiling. So why do I always look so miserable? | Adrian Chiles

People often struggle with their facial expressions and how others perceive them, despite feeling differently inside.

To Manage Conflict Effectively, Watch Your "Punctuation"

Conflict is natural and can be managed through understanding perspective, perception, and punctuation.

Men and women interpret and use emojis in a completely different way, new study finds

Men and women interpret emojis differently.
Individual differences impact emoji comprehension.
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The Democrats Are the HR Department of Political Parties

The Democratic Party is perceived as overly bureaucratic and lacking the charisma to connect with voters, akin to an HR department.
#reality

Is Reality Real?: 8 Scientists Explain Whether We Can Ever Know What Objectively Exists

Reality is perceived through our senses, not directly.
Physical objects exist objectively, independent of perception.

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

You Are Not the Movie

Movies are a metaphor for life, but what we perceive as real often turns out to be illusions.

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.

Is Reality Real?: 8 Scientists Explain Whether We Can Ever Know What Objectively Exists

Reality is perceived through our senses, not directly.
Physical objects exist objectively, independent of perception.

Let's compare Apple, Google, and Samsung's definitions of 'a photo'

The concept of a 'real picture' is challenged in an age of advanced technology and AI enhancements.

You Are Not the Movie

Movies are a metaphor for life, but what we perceive as real often turns out to be illusions.

Zen Master Seung Sahn, "What do you think about the beginning of this world?"

Your perception creates the reality of time and space, making you the architect of your own world.
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#literature

The Peril and Promise of Technology

Technology distracts us from deeper human questions but can also reveal new ways of existing.
Our ambivalence toward technology reflects a deeper truth about progress and sacrifice.

Reading as a Sensory Experience

The act of seeing is considered an art form in this novel.
Books can awaken perception and emotions by drawing up scenes through skilled writing.

The Peril and Promise of Technology

Technology distracts us from deeper human questions but can also reveal new ways of existing.
Our ambivalence toward technology reflects a deeper truth about progress and sacrifice.

Reading as a Sensory Experience

The act of seeing is considered an art form in this novel.
Books can awaken perception and emotions by drawing up scenes through skilled writing.
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#mindset

The Power of Finding Hidden Opportunities in Our Problems - Tiny Buddha

Problems can be overcome by viewing them from a higher perspective, allowing us to identify hidden opportunities and solutions.

Islanders News: That unsettling 1-3 feeling

Each playoff series is a series of little game scores that carry varying degrees of meaning, emotion, anxiety, and weight, but ultimately reduce to a best of three.

The Power of Finding Hidden Opportunities in Our Problems - Tiny Buddha

Problems can be overcome by viewing them from a higher perspective, allowing us to identify hidden opportunities and solutions.

Islanders News: That unsettling 1-3 feeling

Each playoff series is a series of little game scores that carry varying degrees of meaning, emotion, anxiety, and weight, but ultimately reduce to a best of three.
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Starmer lost in the semantic weeds as he makes case for plugging the black hole'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the importance of personal perception in identifying as a working person amidst uncertain tax policies.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Kelsey Brookes' Psychedelic "Gradient Paintings"

Brookes' Gradient Paintings reflect the intersection of art and science through biological systems and perception influenced by altered consciousness.

Reputation: The Shadow We Cast in a Networked World | HackerNoon

Reputation is a dynamic, multifaceted concept in the digital age, shaped by perception and context.
#artificial-intelligence

AI tweaks to photos and videos can alter our memories

AI image editing can distort human memory, leading to misremembered details and concerns about authenticity in visual media.

Why concerns about OpenAI's new logo are about more than design

OpenAI's logo change reflects deeper themes of perception and branding in the tech industry.
Logo designs can significantly influence public perception of a company.
Simple logos may evoke mixed feelings, depending on the associations they carry.

AI tweaks to photos and videos can alter our memories

AI image editing can distort human memory, leading to misremembered details and concerns about authenticity in visual media.

Why concerns about OpenAI's new logo are about more than design

OpenAI's logo change reflects deeper themes of perception and branding in the tech industry.
Logo designs can significantly influence public perception of a company.
Simple logos may evoke mixed feelings, depending on the associations they carry.
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#nature

"Hummingbirds"

Change is inevitable, even in things that seem constant.

nameless architecture's concretewall cafe is an austere rock garden in korea

Concretewall café merges natural and built space, challenging architectural norms.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Pia Paulina Guilmoth: Fragments of Illumination

Pia Paulina Guilmoth finds solace and clarity in darkness, which offers a unique perspective and understanding of the world around her.

"Hummingbirds"

Change is inevitable, even in things that seem constant.

nameless architecture's concretewall cafe is an austere rock garden in korea

Concretewall café merges natural and built space, challenging architectural norms.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Pia Paulina Guilmoth: Fragments of Illumination

Pia Paulina Guilmoth finds solace and clarity in darkness, which offers a unique perspective and understanding of the world around her.
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#psychology

I took a common sense test and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington

Common sense varies widely among individuals and often doesn't align with commonly held beliefs.

How a Thinking Error Leads Some People to See Spirits

Beliefs in the paranormal persist widely, influenced by cognitive tendencies to miscategorize types of phenomena.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: What's it All About?

Dunning-Kruger effect impacts decision-making and behavior.
Cognitive biases result from mental shortcuts and information-processing errors.

I took a common sense test and my result appalled me | Emma Beddington

Common sense varies widely among individuals and often doesn't align with commonly held beliefs.

How a Thinking Error Leads Some People to See Spirits

Beliefs in the paranormal persist widely, influenced by cognitive tendencies to miscategorize types of phenomena.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: What's it All About?

Dunning-Kruger effect impacts decision-making and behavior.
Cognitive biases result from mental shortcuts and information-processing errors.
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#relationships

Captured by Limerence

Limerence feels like love but is more focused on oneself than on a shared connection with the beloved.

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

Receiving plants as gifts can be a hint from mother-in-law to expect failure in caring for them.

Captured by Limerence

Limerence feels like love but is more focused on oneself than on a shared connection with the beloved.

I Swear My MIL Is Doing This Just To F*ck With Me

Receiving plants as gifts can be a hint from mother-in-law to expect failure in caring for them.
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#optical-illusions

Optical illusion reveals if you're self-centered or wary of others

Optical illusions can reveal personality traits based on the first image recognized by viewers.

This mind-boggling optical illusion had me totally stumped

The photograph in question is an optical illusion that appears to show two dogs and their owner walking in the snow, but it actually depicts a black poodle in winter dress.
Optical illusions can intentionally or accidentally deceive our perception of shapes, colors, and contrasts.

Optical illusion reveals if you're self-centered or wary of others

Optical illusions can reveal personality traits based on the first image recognized by viewers.

This mind-boggling optical illusion had me totally stumped

The photograph in question is an optical illusion that appears to show two dogs and their owner walking in the snow, but it actually depicts a black poodle in winter dress.
Optical illusions can intentionally or accidentally deceive our perception of shapes, colors, and contrasts.
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These Zig/Zag Objects Make You Question Their Reflections

The Zig/Zag collection transforms everyday objects into art, challenging perceptions of space and reflection through innovative design.
#brain-function

The Illusion of "Now"

The brain processes information with delays, making real-time experience a complex predictive task.

How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart

The human brain distinguishes music from speech through specialized auditory pathways and basic cues, despite both being rich in information.

The Illusion of "Now"

The brain processes information with delays, making real-time experience a complex predictive task.

How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart

The human brain distinguishes music from speech through specialized auditory pathways and basic cues, despite both being rich in information.
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Nicola Tallant: Jaws Byrne spawned a legacy of growing rich on the misery of others

The article explores the disparity between outward appearances and hidden realities.

Tall energy: is this Kamala Harris's secret weapon?

Tall Energy is a unique aura of presence and confidence that makes individuals seem larger than life, regardless of their actual height.
#neuroscience

Scientists Are One Step Closer to Demystifying 'Aphantasia'

Aphantasia, the inability to form mental images, is a unique way of experiencing the world.

Different, Together

Different perceptions of the same object underscore the unique cognitive processing of individuals influenced by their experiences.

Scientists Are One Step Closer to Demystifying 'Aphantasia'

Aphantasia, the inability to form mental images, is a unique way of experiencing the world.

Different, Together

Different perceptions of the same object underscore the unique cognitive processing of individuals influenced by their experiences.
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#social-media

Perception is your reality

Perception significantly influences brand success, especially in a social media-saturated environment.

All of Billie Eilish's senses are alive on the ravishing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish explores perception and celebrity in her latest album, moving beyond just looking to explore sensual experiences.

Perception is your reality

Perception significantly influences brand success, especially in a social media-saturated environment.

All of Billie Eilish's senses are alive on the ravishing 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish explores perception and celebrity in her latest album, moving beyond just looking to explore sensual experiences.
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Angelina Jolie says women are defined too much by other people's perceptions

Society's perception significantly impacts a woman's identity, as expressed by Angelina Jolie regarding her role as Maria Callas.

Parents, Tell Us The Differences Between Parenting Now Vs. When You Were A Kid

Realizing the differences in perception between being a parent and a child.

There's a pure land where everything is only mind

Recognizing the interconnectedness of all things can lead to profound insight and enlightenment.

An Apple ad bombed in Thailand over complaints it makes the country look dated and shabby

Apple's ad set in Thailand faces backlash for allegedly portraying the country negatively.
from Digiday
3 months ago

'It's a perception worry': Marketers say AI safety guardrails need more nuance

Brands and agencies invest in AI tools for efficiency, but hesitate to label AI-generated content.

Two Decades After Obama's 2004 Convention Speech, What Happened To This Country?

The Cynic can feel discouraged by the political environment and may perceive distractions created by artificial villains as greater threats than real issues.

Graphic designers want you to stop calling them rock stars

Graphic designers are sometimes referred to as 'rockstars,' leading to debates on whether the term is appropriate or belittling.

A Random Stranger Inspired Me to Become a Yoga Teacher

Practicing yoga consistently can lead others to perceive a practitioner as a yoga teacher.

wim delvoye intertwines historic museum artifacts with his whimsical sculptures in geneva

The Order of Things questions established perceptions and hierarchies through playful interventions in art exhibitions.

Series Preview: The Reds have lost 8 in a row

Fanaticism and expectations can influence how fans view teams' performances despite similar records.
#brooklyn

Our world in photos: April 8

Brooklyn has nearly 2.6 million residents making it the fourth largest city in the US if independent.
Brooklyn, often seen as 'cool and hip', remains cool for its long-term residents who have built and improved the community.

Lisa Kyung Gross connects immigrant women to the curious home chef

Brooklyn, NYC has nearly 2.6 million residents.
Brooklyn is considered 'cool and hip' but has always been 'cool' for its long-time residents.

Milestones: May 7, 2024

Brooklyn, long termed 'cool and hip', is a city where residents who were raised there see it as 'cool' all along.

Milestones: April 29, 2024

Brooklyn's long-time residents view the borough as cool regardless of recent trends.

Milestones: April 10, 2024

Brooklyn is home to nearly 2.6 million residents, making it one of the largest cities in the U.S.
Brooklyn has always been considered cool and hip, not just in recent years.

Milestones: May 1, 2024

Brooklyn's long-time residents find the borough cool and hip despite recent trendy image.

Our world in photos: April 8

Brooklyn has nearly 2.6 million residents making it the fourth largest city in the US if independent.
Brooklyn, often seen as 'cool and hip', remains cool for its long-term residents who have built and improved the community.

Lisa Kyung Gross connects immigrant women to the curious home chef

Brooklyn, NYC has nearly 2.6 million residents.
Brooklyn is considered 'cool and hip' but has always been 'cool' for its long-time residents.

Milestones: May 7, 2024

Brooklyn, long termed 'cool and hip', is a city where residents who were raised there see it as 'cool' all along.

Milestones: April 29, 2024

Brooklyn's long-time residents view the borough as cool regardless of recent trends.

Milestones: April 10, 2024

Brooklyn is home to nearly 2.6 million residents, making it one of the largest cities in the U.S.
Brooklyn has always been considered cool and hip, not just in recent years.

Milestones: May 1, 2024

Brooklyn's long-time residents find the borough cool and hip despite recent trendy image.
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Emma's Last Night - The Paris Review

Perception can be misleading - a serious individual engaged in cheerful, unexpected actions can redefine their image.

Bald man or woman with wet hair who would get the job? | Letter

Perception of baldness among men and women in professional settings.

How the meaning of colour varies per culture

Rainbows calm people down, red jerseys signify aggression, green articulates sustainability.
#subjectivity

Readers reply: which language is the most beautiful?

Beauty of languages is subjective and based on personal experiences and perspectives.

Do you see what he sees? Enle Li's animations show how subjective our experience of nature really is

In Enle Li's artwork, the relationship between human and nature is depicted as a perpetual give and take, highlighting the subjective nature of perception.

Readers reply: which language is the most beautiful?

Beauty of languages is subjective and based on personal experiences and perspectives.

Do you see what he sees? Enle Li's animations show how subjective our experience of nature really is

In Enle Li's artwork, the relationship between human and nature is depicted as a perpetual give and take, highlighting the subjective nature of perception.
moresubjectivity

Fairness, a Trump obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection for His Criminal Trial

Donald J. Trump often views the world in terms of fairness, believing he is treated unfairly by news outlets, political rivals, and prosecutors.

My Synesthesia Transforms Speech into Text I See' in My Head

Living with ticker-tape synesthesia, where spoken words are automatically translated into written ones in the mind's eye.
Ticker-tape synesthesia is a distinctive way of perceiving the world, where speech-to-text conversion happens involuntarily for the individual.

Rare Condition Makes Man See Everybody as a Demon

Rare neurological disorder called prosopometamorphopsia causes distorted facial perceptions.
Human brain can exhibit bizarre symptoms affecting perception of reality.

Sorry, I can't explain this bamboozling new optical illusion

The 'bumpy circle illusion' challenges perception.
Scientists are still unsure about the cause of the illusion.

Chapman pushes back on negative SF narrative: 'I'm comfortable here'

MLB free agents signing with San Francisco Giants despite alleged player reluctance
Matt Chapman's positive outlook on playing for the Giants and potential to attract more players

Readers Respond to the November 2023 Issue

Grammar in language influences our perception of the world.
Children raised in dual cultures operate with distinct thought processes.

The Hidden Factor, by Steven Skaggs | Logo Design Love

Visual design incorporates marks found in our surroundings.
Perception of visual elements depends on factors like edges and directionality.

Human or fake? How AI is distorting beauty standards video

AI-generated images are becoming indistinguishable from real ones.
Challenges to perception and trust arise as fake images impact industries like modeling and marketing.

kinetic cloud's floating lenses by vincent leroy deform louvre's facade

Leroy's Lens Cloud uses optical lenses to create a kinetic cloud at the Louvre.
The installation challenges perception by transforming architectural elements into a kaleidoscopic vision.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan calls claim he can't win a big game 'extremely inaccurate'

Kyle Shanahan has faced disappointment in three Super Bowls, losing all three appearances in dramatic fashion.
Shanahan refutes the notion that he can't win big games, pointing out the 49ers have won numerous significant games during his tenure.

What your face says about you, according to science

Our faces can reveal hidden details of our personalities.
Eyebrows play a significant role in facial expression and perception.

Men and women with low voices are seen as more attractive, study finds

People with lower pitch voices are more appealing for long-term relationships.
Men with low voices are seen as more formidable and prestigious among other men.

Where Will Virtual Reality Take Us?

Virtual reality has evolved significantly since its inception, but the author believes that what they experience and enjoy about VR is different from what it means to many enthusiasts today.
The author reflects on their early days of promoting VR and acknowledges that they may have been caught up in the excitement and over-promised its capabilities.

One of our favourite optical illusions has finally come to life

There is a viral video of a horse walking in the snow that has been causing confusion among viewers who can't determine which direction it is going.
There is conflicting debate online about whether the horse is walking towards or away from the camera.

Immanuel Kant - What is Beauty? - Ralph Ammer

Beauty leads us to truth and goodness, according to Immanuel Kant.
Beauty is a harmonious play between our senses and understanding.

When You Think You're Doing Good Work - But Others Don't

Perception of your work may not align with your own
Taking steps to reflect, seek feedback, learn, and reach out for support can change negative perception

Sainsbury's challenges its pricey reputation in value-focused ad

Sainsbury's releases value-driven campaign to challenge perception of being an expensive supermarket chain
Ad features real Sainsbury's staff explaining low prices and good quality

Wu tackles BPS struggles, affordable housing in second State of the City address

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu focused on perseverance and hope during her State of the City address.
Wu highlighted the city's housing crisis and school struggles and announced a new perk for Boston Public School students.

Most design "awards" are not what they seem to be

Most design awards require designers to apply and pay a fee, which may give a misleading perception of their worth.
Designers who actively seek awards may prioritize marketing efforts over design skills.

How Old I Think Your Kid Is

People's perception of others' children is often frozen in time and doesn't align with their actual age.
People's perception of others' age is often based on when they started working at the same place.

What Is Artificial General Intelligence?

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a hypothetical form of AI that can perform human-level cognitive functions.
AGI should have advanced perceptual capacities to interpret and interact with its surroundings.
from english.elpais.com
11 months ago

Trusting ChatGPT helps to improve it

User's beliefs about an AI agent can impact their perception of its reliability, empathy, and effectiveness.
AI's behavior is influenced by user behavior, which in turn is influenced by their understanding of the AI agent.

What experts are predicting for Sunday's Patriots-Chargers game

The Patriots were flexed out of Monday Night Football for the first time ever, replaced by the Eagles and Seahawks.
The perception of the Patriots nationwide has decreased to the point where a game against the Chiefs was deemed less compelling than Eagles-Seahawks.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who's The Prettiest Spotify Wrapped Of Them All? | Defector

People are curious about how they are perceived by others.
The mirror is not an accurate representation of oneself.
Spotify Wrapped is an algorithmic content generator that shows users their listening habits from the year.

Mayor London Breed Sits Down With ABC News to Discuss SF's Reputation, Persistent Negative Attention, Signs of Hope

San Francisco's negative reputation may not reflect the reality on the ground.
Conservative politicians have used the city's issues to criticize liberal policies.

People think white AI-generated faces are more real than actual photos, study says

AI-generated faces, particularly representing white individuals, were perceived as more real than actual face photographs.
The perception of AI-generated faces as more real than human faces did not extend to images of people of color.
Participants who frequently misidentified faces showed higher confidence in their judgments, a manifestation of the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Asana says its new AI teammates are ready to manage your projects

AI terminology in tech impacts perceptions, positioning AI as assistants or teammates to assure human control and emphasize proactive, human-like features.

Rachel Cusk's Parade Turns the Novel Upside Down | The Walrus

Being self-aware isn't always accurate; people may present themselves oppositely to reality. Rachel Cusk explores the relationship between telling and being in her unconventional novel Parade.

Take That For What It's Worth': WSJ Reporter Says Credibility of Source In Biden Mental Fitness Article Is Questionable

President Biden is perceived similarly behind closed doors as he is in public, with good and bad moments, challenging the White House's portrayal of him as sharp.

New Study Suggests Teens May Feel Less Support Than Parents Think They Give Them

Teens may not feel as supported by parents as parents think.

Trump's granddaughter campaigns for him at the Republican Convention: He is caring and loving'

Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter, spoke at the Republican National Convention, portraying him as a loving and caring grandfather who wants the best for the country.

Sharks Named 3rd Most Liked Team In JFresh Poll

San Jose Sharks ranked as the third most liked NHL team in a JFresh poll.

What Is Vice President Kamala Harris Thinking After Biden's Debate Performance?

Kamala Harris faces a complex public image and scrutiny from various groups due to her position as Vice President and potential presidential successor.

Inside the utter chaos of trying to date when you're gay, disabled, & in your 30s - Queerty

Dating can evoke a mix of hope and despair, especially for gay, disabled individuals in their 30s.
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