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Originally Posted by ubermensch Let me propose an experiment for a hypothesis on the perception of physical dimensions. All are welcome to add on to this idea.
Here is a rough outline of that experiment.
Let's say we grow a human mind in a "test-tube" sort of environment.
In place of visual/aural/tactile stimulus, we shall create for him/her an environment based only on 2 dimensional planes. X and Y without Z.
He/she will be seeing him/herself from a third person perspective in the form of a 2 dimensional shape.
The person will be rewarded with nutrients and stimuli if certain tasks are to be completed, effectively forming the mechanisms for survival (hunting, feeding, procreation).
After a given period of time, the person will be disconnected from the machine and be allowed to view the world as we percieve it.
Questions:
How will the human mind react to the concept of depth?
How will he/she respond to the idea of "self" and "community"?
If survival within an imposed 2 dimensional plane (think pacman and side scrolling videogames :P) is psychologically feasible,
what of a single dimension?
Views would be much appreciated. |
The human mind will notreact to the concept of depth because it can't look behind it. the same way we do. Even in a single dimension it can happen But don't ask me how it's hard to imagine.