human perception library

Human Perception deals with the way the mind perceives the stimuli around you. Learn how your senses function and help you recognize your environment.

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Top 5 Mad Geniuses

Some of the world's most renowned creative minds have exhibited some form of mental illness. Is there a link between genius and madness?

Why do loud noises cause your ears to ring?

Back away from that speaker, turn down that iPod and put down that power tool unless you want the ringing in your ears to remain permanent. Sound can hurt you, and that ringing may be the first sign.

Why do songs get stuck in my head?

It starts innocently: You hum how you want your baby back baby back baby back ribs. But eight hours later, it's not so fun anymore. Why do some tunes get stuck in your brain?

How to Test Your Memory

Finding out what shape your memory is in should be the first step in trying to improve it. Test your memory to find out if those memory glitches are normal.

How does the sense of smell work? What causes a smell?

What causes smell? When I walk into a bakery, I smell the bread. What actually has happened? Do objects give off pieces of matter? What has entered my nose to cause the sensation of smell?