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October 30, 2005
Nerves
An interesting point in Minsky's "The Shape of Space" relates to how each nerve only sends a binary signal (or as he puts it "i'm here"). Our brains form a combination of these signals into an understanding of the space around us. The "nearness" of signals, the relationships between nerves, are major clues that help in this process. Perhaps an understanding of how to manipulate this phenomenon is key in developing virtual spaces that "fool" the viewer into an immersive experience.
Posted by Andrew Maskin at October 30, 2005 11:59 PM