Blind Man Navigates Obstacle Maze Unaided 191
iammani writes "The NYTimes runs a story about a blind man (blind because of a damaged visual cortex) successfully navigating an obstacle maze, unaided. Scientists have shown for the first time that it is possible for people who are blinded because of damage to the visual (striate) cortex can navigate by 'blindsight,' through which they can detect things in their vicinity without being aware of seeing them."
You know what they say (Score:5, Funny)
His name was Squeaky (Score:1, Funny)
Some say he's a goth but others say he's just batty.
Sighted Persons Unable to Navigate TFA (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Sighted Persons Unable to Navigate TFA (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Its not that hard (Score:5, Funny)
But blindsight is such a kickass name.
What's his midichlorian count? (Score:2, Funny)
Obi-Wan Kenobi would be proud.
Comedic irony (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Its not that hard (Score:5, Funny)
Bene Gesserit?
Sorry, I'm reading the book Paul of Dune which I just got as a Christmas present. Couldn't help myself... :)
Re:Its not that hard (Score:5, Funny)
I suggest a double blind test.
Re:Comedic irony (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Its not that hard (Score:1, Funny)
Thats Intelligent design for you.
jokes apart this "Blind sight " thing might have some grain of truth. its more likely to happen to people who are Not blind by birth but who loose their sight. this will be an interesting variation in the experiment . this is somewhat similar to Phantom Arm phenomena . there is a neuro anatomical explanation [youtube.com] for this.