Saturday, 2 April 2011

Perspective Vs. Perception

Perspective, by definition, is the way in which objects appear to the eye based on their spatial (of, relating to, involving, or having the nature of space) attributes; or their dimensions and the position of the eye relative to the objects; one's "point of view,"  the choice of a context for opinions, beliefs and experiences.

Perspective in theory of cognition is the choice of a context or a reference (or the result of this choice) from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience, cohesively forming a coherent belief, typically for comparing with another. One may further recognize a number of subtly distinctive meanings, close to those of paradigm (distinct concepts), point of view or reality tunnel (a subconscious set of mental "filters" formed from their beliefs and experiences, every individual interprets this same world differently).

To choose a perspective is to choose a value system and, unavoidably, an associated belief system.  When we look at a human perspective, it is a more social value system and its associated beliefs.

Perception is the process of attaining awareness or understanding of sensory information. Perception results when the brain processes and interprets physical signals that have activated the sensory organs. 

Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (also known as Todd’s Syndrome), is a disorienting neurological condition which affects human perception.  A temporary condition, it is often associated with migraines, brain tumours, and said to be associated with the use of psychoactive drugs.

Perspective or perception is based on motivation.  Motivation is now and has always been acceptance; an acceptance based on individual uniqueness.  This is the a struggle.  

I am unique.  As are you.

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