Re: [Phys-L] Stubborn brain habits

["Anthony Lapinski" <alapinski@pds.org>]

Interesting!

When I wear a tie, I use a mirror to put it on. Been doing this for
decades. But without the mirror, it is a bit more challenging!

Phys-L@Phys-L.org writes:
> If you are right-handed, the guy you shave (in the mirror) is
> left-handed. 
> Your brain has learned to habitually compensate for this inversion.  Try 
> shaving (or hair grooming) while looking at your video image on your 
> computer (or camera) screen - this is not a mirror image, this is how
> your 
> barber sees you.  If your camera software allows, you can also
> horizontally 
> flip this video image into your mirror image and compare your brain's 
> responses to the two views.
>
> Bob Sciamanda
> Physics, Edinboro Univ of PA (Em)
> treborsci@verizon.net
> www.sciamanda.com 
>
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