#HumanPerception

@jane-bee.bsky.social

2 months ago

12 Weird Nights - Night 10 – Unusual Science Discoveries from 2025 As Night Ten of LilWeird’s twelve-night mini series, this episode reflects on unusual science discoveries from 2025 - cosmic anomalies, bizarre biology, hidden history, and the unsettling realization that reality itself may depend on how we perceive it.Some mysteries weren’t solved. Some questions stayed open. And maybe that’s the point. Night Ten of the 12 Weird Nights mini series In this episode, we explore unusual science discoveries from 2025 that made researchers pause and gently unsettled our assumptions about reality. What’s inside this episode: Cosmic Anomalies - A mysterious interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, enters our solar system without behaving like a typical comet - The discovery of Cloud-9, a “failed galaxy” that had everything it needed to form stars… and never did Bizarre Biology - The “Bone Collector” caterpillar, which builds armor from the remains of insects - Fungi connected to machines, producing music and art through bio-electrical signals - Evidence that animals may sense environmental changes before humans can The Existential Question - A 2025 theory suggesting Earth may sit inside a vast cosmic void—reshaping how we measure the universe’s expansion Hidden History - A submerged port near Taposiris Magna that may bring us closer to Cleopatra’s long-lost tomb - The unexpected link between elephants, Ebony trees, and the future of musical instruments Perception & Consciousness - A newly perceived color that exists only through direct stimulation of the human eye - OLO (I forgot to drop the name of it in the episode 🥹) - The realization that not everyone experiences an inner voice—and what that says about reality If this episode sparked your curiosity, made you feel a little more enchanted, or reminded you of the stories hiding in plain sight, I’d love for you to stay connected with the LilWeird Universe. You can support the podcast, explore more curious content, and help keep this little world growing, glowing, and wonderfully weird. Credits: https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2023/03/04/audio_93d3cbb6c6.mp3?filename=intro-melancolica-141509.mp3 https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2025/05/15/audio_58a1aa5ca8.mp3?filename=magic-night-ambient-music-342457.mp3 https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2025/10/29/audio_301bfec60d.mp3?filename=space-journey-427919.mp3 https://pixabay.com/%20https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2025/06/19/audio_8f4b44ca88.mp3?filename=documentary-music-362550.mp3 A gentle note: This episode of LilWeird Podcast is a blend of researched facts, folklore, personal reflection, and creative storytelling. While efforts were made to ensure accuracy, this episode is intended for curious exploration, not as a scientific or academic resource. Listener discretion is encouraged when interpreting historical or cultural content.

📣 New Podcast! "12 Weird Nights - Night 10 – Unusual Science Discoveries from 2025" on @Spreaker #archaeology #bizarrebiology #cleopatra #consciousness #cosmicanomalies #existentialscience #hiddenhistory #humanperception #innervoice #interstellarobjects #losthistory #perception #science2025

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Wiobs

@wiobs.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Theory Suggesting We’re Seeing Only 1% of Reality - Scientists suggest humans may perceive only 1% of reality. Explore the theory, its scientific roots, and what it means for our

The Theory Suggesting We’re Seeing Only 1% of Reality wiobs.com/the-theory-s... #RealityTheory #HumanPerception #QuantumPhysics #HiddenUniverse #ScienceExplained

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Rob McConnell

@robmcconnell.bsky.social

2 months ago

Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. MICHAEL MASTERS - Humans Implanted with Mnd Control Chips Michael Masters, PhD, is an associate professor of anthropology whose research examines human origins, future human evolution, and interpretations of anomalous experiences. In discussions surrounding claims of humans implanted with mind-control chips, Dr. Masters approaches the topic through a critical, scholarly lens—exploring how such reports may arise from psychological factors, sleep paralysis, trauma, cultural narratives, advanced technology speculation, or misinterpreted physiological sensations. Rather than promoting fear-based conclusions, his perspective encourages careful analysis, scientific skepticism, and compassion for experiencers, while asking deeper questions about consciousness, identity, and how emerging technologies influence human perception and belief.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. MICHAEL MASTERS - Humans Implanted with Mnd Control Chips" on @Spreaker #analysis #anomalousreports #anthropology #awareness #beliefsystems #consciousness #criticalthinking #culturalnarratives #experiencers #futurism #humanperception #identity

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Pure Tech

@puretech.news

3 months ago

The Path to Bionic XR: Xpanceo Fuses AI & Human Perception Xpanceo is developing a smart contact lens. It isn't another display but a universal layer of intelligence embedded into the human experience – a platform where data, sensors, and perception converge....

The Path to Bionic XR: Xpanceo Fuses AI & Human Perception #Technology #EmergingTechnologies #AugmentedReality #BionicXR #AIIntegration #HumanPerception

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

4 months ago

"ALMOST HUMAN" is a Threat: Your Brain and the UNCANNY Valley Ever seen a CGI character or a robot that was so close to human it just made your skin crawl? There's a name for that chilling, gut feeling, and it's called the Uncanny Valley. This is the bizarre psychological space where "almost human" becomes more terrifying than "not human at all." Join us as we plunge into the fascinating Uncanny Valley Hypothesis, a brilliant concept from roboticist Masahiro Mori. We’ll explore why some of the most advanced human-like robots and CGI characters become instant nightmare fuel. From the unnerving gait of the BigDog robot to the almost-too-real Na'vi from Avatar, we dissect the specific triggers that give us the creeps. But is this just a feeling, or is there hard science behind it? We’ll reveal the surprising truth: Mori himself never actually tested his own famous hypothesis. We'll explore the cutting-edge research in robotics and computer graphics trying to solve this problem, including a wild theory that adding an interactive element could be the secret to helping us make friends with our creepy robot cousins. This is a thrilling, shareable, and deeply relatable dive into the psychology of fear and the strange glitches in our human perception. Subscribe now to find out what our fear of creepy robots says about us, and what it will take to finally crawl out of the Uncanny Valley.

📣 New Podcast! ""ALMOST HUMAN" is a Threat: Your Brain and the UNCANNY Valley" on @Spreaker #ai #artificialintelligence #avatar #bigdogrobot #cgi #creepyrobots #humanoidrobots #humanperception #masahiromori #neuroscience #psychology #psychologyoffear #robotics #science #scienceexplained

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Urban Optiks Optometry

@uoosd.bsky.social

4 months ago

Windows to the Mind: How Eye Movements Reveal Our Emotional Intelligence Discover how eye movement patterns reveal emotional intelligence. Learn the science behind gaze, cultural variations, and how eye-tracking research enhances communication, leadership, and emotional skills.

Our eyes reveal more than words ever could. ✨
Recent studies show that eye movement patterns are deeply linked to emotional intelligence — offering a glimpse into how we read, process, and respond to emotions. 👁️💫

#EmotionalIntelligence #HumanPerception #VisionScience #MindAndEmotion #UOOSD

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@lvrgd.bsky.social

6 months ago

Thumbnail for YouTube video: Perceptual Evaluations: Evals for Aesthetics — Diego Rodriguez, Krea.ai

Current AI metrics ignore human perception. Rodriguez shows how JPEG’s perceptual tricks inspire better evaluation, urging metrics that learn from human aesthetic judgment. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/h5ItAJuB3Fc #AI #HumanPerception #Evaluation

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FactRage

@factrage.bsky.social

7 months ago

The Uncanny Valley: Why Do We Still Cringe at Near-Human AI? "Why do almost-human robots and CGI characters often feel unsettling? We explain the uncanny valley, its psychological theories, and its real-world impact."

From 'The Polar Express' to Advanced Androids: Deconstructing the Uncanny Valley
#UncannyValley #Robotics #AI #CGI #Psychology #TechScience #HumanPerception #FactRage #FactRageNews

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FactRage

@factrage.bsky.social

7 months ago

The Uncanny Valley: Why Almost Human Is Unsettling "Why do nearly-human robots and CGI characters often feel creepy? Explore the Uncanny Valley, the psychological principle explaining our unease with the 'almost human'."

The Human Equation of Unease: Decoding the Psychological Glitch Behind 'Creepy' Robots and CGI

#UncannyValley #AI #Robotics #Psychology #CGI #TechScience #HumanPerception #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Pure Science

@purescience.news

11 months ago

Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle differences in strength and beauty, new study suggests A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior has found that people are surprisingly sensitive to small differences in how attractive or physically formidable others appear. Participants were...

Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle differences in strength and beauty, new study suggests #Science #Biology #Neurobiology #HumanPerception #Neuroscience #BeautyAndStrength

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The Martian Diaries

@stfuelon.bsky.social

11 months ago

STFU Elon - The Martian Diaries Trump-human promises 'satisfaction' with our bureaucratic dismantling efforts within 'two or three months.' His temporal perception is amusingly inaccurate."

Trump-human promises 'satisfaction' with our bureaucratic dismantling efforts within 'two or three months.' His temporal perception is amusingly inaccurate. #AlienConspiracy #TeslaIntrigue #NASAPolitics #HumanPerception #EmergencyEvacuation

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Earth.com

@earthdotcom.bsky.social

1 year ago

How our brains build mental maps of the world Our brains constantly create internal maps of the world, allowing us to navigate spaces, recall past experiences,

How our brains build mental maps of the world: Our brains constantly create internal maps of the world, allowing us to navigate spaces, recall past experiences, and plan for the future.

#Neuroscience #MentalMaps #BrainFunction #CognitiveScience #HumanPerception #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth