[ExI] perception is reality - examples

[Dan TheBookMan]

I think one has to separate between perceptual qualities and reactions to perceptual qualities. Two people midget agree that Ralph’s hair is pink but disagree on whether they like his hair being pink.

Even professional taste testers tend to use neutral language like ‘has tomato complex taste’ rather than saying ‘it’s gross’ or ‘I can eat this until I puke.’ ;)

This isn't to say there’s no relativity in perception, but to separate out the different aspects of it.

Regards,

Dan

> On Mar 19, 2022, at 12:59 PM, William Flynn Wallace via extropy-chat <extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
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> Much of our experience consists of realities that we create.  Think of tastes:  music, food, fashion.
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> When we think of something as beautiful, tasty, chic, our perception IS the reality.  Others' perceptions are, of course, often different.  Thinking of ways to test the realities is just stupid.  They are what they are, and like any perceptions, they can change.  
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> Me - "Dad - fat is gross, yucky"  Dad, putting a piece of steak with notable fat on it in his mouth  "The fat's where the flavor is."  Now I know that is true.  Also, now sardines are not yucky either.  But boiled okra still is.  OK in gumbo, though.  bill w
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