Lesson 4/10/2016                       Perception and Reality

I think that our perception is limited by our senses to the extent that we are not willing or considering improving our other methods of perception. Ie. our sense of sight is probably the most developed sense and provides most of the information and detail to form our perception. This means that we automatically neglect the perfection or improvement of other senses since they are inferior and not necessary to improve what we have already attained through sight. If the sense of sight is taken away from us, then we are forced to compromise and invest into developing our other senses, most commonly touch and sound to provide us with the necessary information. All of our other senses must be honed and heightened to try and replace the functionality of our primary and most dominant sense.

Human senses are also limited in themselves. We only have 5 scientifically observable senses. Sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. All of our perception is limited to information gained through these five senses, We are unable to understand and comprehend any form of experience outside of these five possibilities. Additionally, the fact that these senses are so evolved and dominant in us hinders the chance to learn or evolve a new sense. Essentially, the human race is limited to its 5 senses until we are artificially able to create a new one and synchronize it with our brains.