I've read somewhere that the human brain filters/ulters out up to 50% of what the eyes see. This is based on your belief system, ego. In other words if one is about to see something that might change or put in question their belief system--religion for example, then they will not see it. Can be explained how some people see ghosts and some dont. The reason this occurs is because we are tought not to 'make up stories' as children and constrict ourselves to the physical world. Why else do people meditate. When someone meditates they unlearn what they have learned over the years. But enough of that.
The bottom line of what I'm trying to say is that we create what we see each and every day of our lives. Now my question is: can someone link me a site where the relationship between eyes and the brain is explained in greater detail. As in more detail how this change in perception occurs.


Sorry but i didnt know wich forum this belonged to exactly, so I put it here. I know that there are alot of ignorant people on this forum so please refrain from posting unless you have something interesting to say, I would hate to see this topic turn into people arguing about something completely unrelated to the topic, like so many ones have.

Thank you

I don't have a site off-hand, but in as far as it goes, you should think of it not so much as a filter as you do an interpretation. Remember that the eyes are not cameras; they are not catching an image, transforming it into data, and sending the whole packet to the brain. The eyes perceive certain forms of data, and that data is trasmitted to the brian, which then processes into an image. Sometimes, often actually, the mind doesn not have enough to work with, so it substitues already existing things. An easy example of this is when you turn your head quickly to look at a clock. You will find that, for the briefest instant, the second hand seems to freeze, before moving again. The reason for this is because the sudden influx of data cause the mind to have to scramble to keep up, and the fastest way to do that was to cut off the processing (which is why you do not have a clear recollection of what you were seeing when you were turning your head) and re-start with the picture of the clock, in which case the second hand serves as both the starting point and the first 'frame' so to speak, thus creating the image of hesitation.

While it is true that our frame of mind can color our interpretation of an event, it is not so strong that it affects the processing of such a basic thing as images. A person might, for instance, substitute a picture of a ghost for a flowing sheet, in error, simply because that is the frame of reference the mind had at the time. It would not, however, simply color it over. It would not just ignore the incoming data.

Now, once the data is actually processed and understood, howeveer, the human mind has shown a remarkable ability to take that data and, over the course of decision, change it to fit whatever they like. That, however, is a personal thing, and depends on who is trying to convince themselves of what.

Now, once the data is actually processed and understood, howeveer, the human mind has shown a remarkable ability to take that data and, over the course of decision, change it to fit whatever they like. That, however, is a personal thing, and depends on who is trying to convince themselves of what.

Exactly, the human logical mind, the concios wich is the brain filters that information out. A person can be hypnotised to see or not see something. Their eyes still see the object, the light is still being reflected off it, but the brain filters out that information. Every day from our birth our concisness is molded a certain way.

Hi, I'm Lonecat,

I am very much interested in perception, too. If ever you want further information on a subject just type into the Google search space the key words required. I tried the three words "science perception vision". Try it and you'll find you have a lot to choose from. Regards Lonecat

This might be a really dumb question (and maybe I'm not understanding - it has happened ).. If the brain doesn't snap pictures.. how does someone recall things when they are being hypnotised?

Oh whoops!! I didn't see this before I posted my question.. I should of refreshed b/c I had to walk away right in the middle of this but now I'm back... so anyway, sorry!