Vision impairment challenges perception from "summary" of The Mind's Eye by Oliver Sacks
Vision impairment can radically alter one's perception of the world. When the eyes lose their function, the brain must compensate by relying on other senses, such as touch or sound, to construct a new understanding of the environment. This can lead to a profound shift in how one perceives the world around them. Individuals with vision impairment often develop heightened sensitivity in their remaining senses. For example, a blind person may become acutely attuned to sounds in their environment, using auditory cues to navigate and form mental maps of their surroundings. This heightened sensory awareness can lead to a richer and more nuanced perception of the world, challenging conventional notions of what it means to "see." In some cases, vision...
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