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The Magic of Perception.

I was thinking about the connections between filters (on apps, cameras, etc.), prescription glasses, and how our brain processes it all - pretty mind-blowing stuff, really!

Let's kick things off with Filters, shall we? These are like our personalized "style upgrades" for our visual perception game. They can boost colors, kick those unwanted reflections to the curb, even give us a little digital facelift if that's our jam. We can erase folks we'd rather not see, or unleash some artsy vibes – all to capture and share the world exactly as we see it. What's truly amazing is that it's a reflection of our own unique way of seeing things. We snap what we find beautiful, moving, or just plain awesome.

Now, onto Prescription Glasses - these are like our trusty "enablers" for our physical sight. They iron out the wrinkles in our blurry or distorted vision, letting us see what's physically right there in front of us, no frills attached. It's like a "what you see is what you get" deal.

And now, the Grand Data Processor: our brain. This is where the magic happens. Both camera filters and prescription glasses are only effective thanks to our brainpower. It processes all that visual data, constantly tweaking our perception to match the ever-changing conditions. It's like having an in-house creative editor fine-tuning our visual experience.

Here's where I pause to ponder: How often do we choose what we see? While facts are facts, we can perceive things in countless ways. An event can be seen from multiple angles, depending on the person. So, how do we decide what to see? I firmly believe that our internal filters come into play here. All those unique experiences that make us who we are, they're the key to creating and appreciating the light and dark shades of the world around us.

So, next time you're tinkering with a filter on your phone or donning your prescription glasses, take a moment to appreciate the fantastic connection between technology and the brain's perception, allowing us to view the world in all its unique and beautiful glory. ????

#CreativePerception #NoFilter"