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Default 04-30-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grip_daddy View Post
Type R,
The best carrier of information humans have is the electromagnetic wave properties (speed, frequency, and amplitude), which therefore means, or implies, that any information about any event is limited to the restrictions inherent in the wave carrier.
Let's discuss possible expansion of human sensory experience.

Sight: photons stimulate the retina, optic nerve sends to brain.
Sound: physical vibration of air, vibrates ear drum, sent to brain.
Taste: chemical stimulation (solids, liquids) of specific nerves on tongue
Touch: physical stimulation of nerves on skin or internal surfaces, nerves send to brain
Smell: chemical stimulation (gaseous) of nerves in nose, sent to brain.

Now, let's explore...
 


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