Physical blindness is a social construct
January 28, 2016 6:44 AM Subscribe
The surprising effect our expectations can have on the people around us. Plus, the story of a blind man who says expectations have helped him see. Yes, see.
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Needs "echolocation" tag. (I listened to the podcast a couple weeks ago, fascinating story.)
posted by aught at 7:20 AM on January 28, 2016
posted by aught at 7:20 AM on January 28, 2016
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The researchers would tell him to walk in a straight line down a hallway, which he was able to do unassisted. They'd then repeat the experiment, occasionally placing an obstacle in the hallway without telling him. Each time, he swore that he walked in a perfectly straight line, had no knowledge of an obstacle, and did not alter his course.
Brains are weird.
posted by schmod at 6:52 AM on January 28, 2016 [2 favorites]