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How We See Life in Images That Look the Same
Boger T; Firestone C
Some things, like dogs and elephants, look alive while others, like boots and sofas, do not. This research found that the way we see if something is alive or not affects how we remember and pay attention to things, and it's not just because of their shape or texture. The study showed that our brains can tell if something is animate, even when it's tricky to see.
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