The Mcgurk Universe

Author : K.J. Donnelly
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783031186332

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The McGurk Universe by K.J. Donnelly Pdf

This book reconsiders audiovisual culture through a focus on human perception, with recourse to ideas derived from recent neuroscience. It proceeds from the assumption that rather than simply working on a straightforward cognitive level audiovisual culture also functions more fundamentally on a physiological level, directly exploiting precise aspects of human perception. Vision and hearing are unified in a merged signal in the brain through being processed in the same areas. This is illustrated by the startling ‘McGurk Effect’, whereby the perception of spoken sound is changed by its accompanying image, and counterpart effects which demonstrate that what we see is affected by different sounds accompanying sounds. This blending of sound and images into a whole has become a universal aspect of culture, not only evident in films and television but also in video games and short Internet clips. Indeed, this aesthetic formation has become the dominant of this period. The McGurk Universe attends to how audiovisual culture engages with and mediates between physiological and psychological levels.

Author : Manoj Thulasidas
Publisher : Thulasidas
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Physics
ISBN : 9789810575946

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The Unreal Universe by Manoj Thulasidas Pdf

"In this immensely thought-provoking book, Thulasidas explores our notions of space and time and shows how our sense of reality rests on uncertain supports. Space is unreal the same way sound and smell are unreal, and time is no more real than mathematics. In a space created by the brain out of the light falling on our retinas (for the Hubble telescope), is it a surprise that nothing can travel faster than light? Generated by our sensory perception and fabricated by our cognitive process, the space-time continuum is the arena of physics. Looking at reality as a cognitive model of perception, Thulasidas sheds new light on spiritual philosophies, both Western and Eastern. Exploring the overlaps among the sciences and philosophies with impressive surety and clarity, The Unreal Universe looks set to revolutionize the way we think of reality and understand both modern physics and ancient spiritual writings"--Back cover

Author : Brian Clegg
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848313545

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The Universe Inside You by Brian Clegg Pdf

Built from the debris of exploding stars that floated through space for billions of years, home to a zoo of tiny aliens, and controlled by a brain with more possible connections than there are atoms in the universe, the human body is the most incredible thing in existence. In the sequel to his bestselling Inflight Science, Brian Clegg explores mitochondria, in-cell powerhouses which are thought to have once been separate creatures; how your eyes are quantum traps, consuming photons of light from the night sky that have travelled for millions of years; your many senses, which include the ability to detect warps in space and time, and why meeting an attractive person can turn you into a gibbering idiot. Read THE UNIVERSE INSIDE YOU and you'll never look at yourself the same way again.

Author : Xue Fan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781003854319

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Consciousness, Life and the Universe by Xue Fan Pdf

What is consciousness? What is life? What is the universe? This book explores these three interconnected questions, providing deep insights into the past, present and future of consciousness research. Consciousness, Life and the Universe builds a unified view of consciousness across biological, chemical and physical scales, tracing the natural connections from the infinitesimally small to the infinitely big; from quantum fields and elementary particles to molecules, cells and living organisms to the cosmos; from the evolution of life to the evolution of the universe and to the future of humanity. The book provides a unified framework for future consciousness studies and identifies the scientific and technological approaches that are essential for further understanding consciousness. Through this pioneering research approach, the book clearly redefines consciousness and life and conceives a plausible view of the origin and nature of the universe. This is a must-read for students and researchers in consciousness studies, cognitive psychology, cognitive science and neuroscience, as well as anyone interested in the biological and physical basis of consciousness and the history and evolution of consciousness research.

Author : Dr. Steven Novella
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781538760512

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe by Dr. Steven Novella Pdf

An all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking from podcast host and academic neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine Steven Novella and his SGU co-hosts, which Richard Wiseman calls "the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction." It is intimidating to realize that we live in a world overflowing with misinformation, bias, myths, deception, and flawed knowledge. There really are no ultimate authority figures-no one has the secret, and there is no place to look up the definitive answers to our questions (not even Google). Luckily, The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe is your map through this maze of modern life. Here Dr. Steven Novella-along with Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein-will explain the tenets of skeptical thinking and debunk some of the biggest scientific myths, fallacies, and conspiracy theories-from anti-vaccines to homeopathy, UFO sightings to N- rays. You'll learn the difference between science and pseudoscience, essential critical thinking skills, ways to discuss conspiracy theories with that crazy co- worker of yours, and how to combat sloppy reasoning, bad arguments, and superstitious thinking. So are you ready to join them on an epic scientific quest, one that has taken us from huddling in dark caves to setting foot on the moon? (Yes, we really did that.) DON'T PANIC! With The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe, we can do this together. "Thorough, informative, and enlightening, The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe inoculates you against the frailties and shortcomings of human cognition. If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilization unravel before our eyes." -- Neil deGrasse Tyson "In this age of real and fake information, your ability to reason, to think in scientifically skeptical fashion, is the most important skill you can have. Read The Skeptics' Guide Universe; get better at reasoning. And if this claim about the importance of reason is wrong, The Skeptics' Guide will help you figure that out, too." -- Bill Nye

Author : K.J. Donnelly
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781000997873

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The Synergy of Music and Image in Audiovisual Culture by K.J. Donnelly Pdf

The Synergy of Music and Image in Audiovisual Culture: Half-Heard Sounds and Peripheral Visions asks what it means to understand music as part of an audiovisual whole, rather than separate components of music and film. Bringing together revised and updated essays on music in a variety of media – including film, television, and video games – this book explores the importance of partially perceived and registered auditory and visual elements and cultural context in creating unique audiovisual experiences. Critiquing traditional models of the film score, The Synergy of Music and Image in Audiovisual Culture enables readers across music, film, and cultural studies to approach and think about audiovisual culture in new ways.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105015332062

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Fantastic Universe by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark A. Schaefer
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532653452

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The Certainty of Uncertainty by Mark A. Schaefer Pdf

The world is full of people who are very certain--in politics, in religion, in all manner of things. In addition, political, religious, and social organizations are marketing certainty as a cure all to all life's problems. But is such certainty possible? Or even good? The Certainty of Uncertainty explores the question of certainty by looking at the reasons human beings crave certainty and the religious responses we frequently fashion to help meet that need. The book takes an in-depth view of religion, language, our senses, our science, and our world to explore the inescapable uncertainties they reveal. We find that the certainty we crave does not exist. As we reflect on the unavoidable uncertainties in our world, we come to understand that letting go of certainty is not only necessary, it's beneficial. For, in embracing doubt and uncertainty, we find a more meaningful and courageous religious faith, a deeper encounter with mystery, and a way to build strong relationships across religious and philosophical lines. In The Certainty of Uncertainty, we see that embracing our belief systems with humility and uncertainty can be transformative for ourselves and for our world.

Author : james glattfelder
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642334245

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Decoding Complexity by james glattfelder Pdf

Today it appears that we understand more about the universe than about our interconnected socio-economic world. In order to uncover organizational structures and novel features in these systems, we present the first comprehensive complex systems analysis of real-world ownership networks. This effort lies at the interface between the realms of economics and the emerging field loosely referred to as complexity science. The structure of global economic power is reflected in the network of ownership ties of companies and the analysis of such ownership networks has possible implications for market competition and financial stability. Thus this work presents powerful new tools for the study of economic and corporate networks that are only just beginning to attract the attention of scholars.

Author : Martin Cohen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781444341485

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Mind Games by Martin Cohen Pdf

This original and innovative book is an exploration of one of the key mysteries of the mind, the question of consciousness. Conducted through a one month course of both practical and entertaining 'thought experiments', these stimulating mind-games are used as a vehicle for investigating the complexities of the way the mind works. By turns, fun, eye-opening and intriguing approach to thinking about thinking, which contains inventive and engaging 'thought experiments' for the general reader Includes specially drawn illustrations by the French avant-garde artist, Judit Reunites the social science disciplines of psychology, sociology and political theory with the traditional concerns of philosophy

Author : Anna K. Windisch,Claus Tieber,Phil Powrie
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9783030891558

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When Music Takes Over in Film by Anna K. Windisch,Claus Tieber,Phil Powrie Pdf

This open access collection deals with musical moments in film as one of the most pivotal and compelling issues of current film music research. Musical moments as defined by Amy Herzog occur when a musical number inverts the normal relationship between the image track and the soundtrack in a film in such a way that what we see is determined by what we hear. As one potential approach, this definition provokes a variety of perspectives to investigate the disruptive potential of these moments and numbers as a creative device in the production of audiovisual narratives. In this sense, the book responds to a need for an anthology that introduces students as well as scholars of cinema, musicology, media studies and cultural studies more broadly, to recent discourses in film music scholarship. The volume includes contributions by early career researchers as well as by established experts in the fields of musicology, film studies, media studies, and cultural studies, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration in film music research.

Author : West Point Association of Graduates (Organization).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89102883444

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Assembly by West Point Association of Graduates (Organization). Pdf

Author : Marta García-Matos,Lluís Torner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107477414

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The Wonders of Light by Marta García-Matos,Lluís Torner Pdf

Discover the spectacular power of light with this stunning celebration of the ways in which light-based technology has shaped society.

Author : Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798702428901

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The Universe Has Your Back Journal by Publishing Pdf

/ GIFT NOTEBOOK / NOTEBOOK FOR NOTES /JOURNALS TO WRITE IN / This minimalist and classic notebook is a wonderful multi-purpose journal jotting down thoughts, and writing notes. The notebook is made with flexible matte laminated softback cover, which helps repel liquids. Therefore, the notebook is durable to withstand any adventure. Check out the specifications for more information. If you would like to see the notebook from inside, Click on the "Look Inside" -PRODUCT INFORMATION : COVER: MATTE FINISH PAPER: WHITE SIZE: 6*9 INCHES PAGES: 100 P ILYA PUBLISHING NOTEBOOKS.

Author : Katherine Dunn
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780375713347

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Geek Love by Katherine Dunn Pdf

National Book Award Finalist • Here is the unforgettable story of the Binewskis, a circus-geek family whose matriarch and patriarch have bred their own exhibit of human oddities--with the help of amphetamines, arsenic, and radioisotopes. Their offspring include Arturo the Aquaboy, who has flippers for limbs and a megalomaniac ambition worthy of Genghis Khan . . . Iphy and Elly, the lissome Siamese twins . . . albino hunchback Oly, and the outwardly normal Chick, whose mysterious gifts make him the family’s most precious—and dangerous—asset. As the Binewskis take their act across the backwaters of the U.S., inspiring fanatical devotion and murderous revulsion; as its members conduct their own Machiavellian version of sibling rivalry, Geek Love throws its sulfurous light on our notions of the freakish and the normal, the beautiful and the ugly, the holy and the obscene. Family values will never be the same.