#spatial perception

[omegaphilosophia]

Theories of Philosophy of Space

Space is the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere, where all the stars, planets, galaxies, and other celestial objects exist. It is the three-dimensional extent in which objects and events occur and have relative position and direction. Space is often considered as a vacuum, devoid of air, pressure, and sound. However, it is filled with various forms of energy, such as electromagnetic radiation and cosmic rays. The study of space encompasses various scientific fields, including astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and planetary science.

The philosophy of space is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of space and its relationship to other philosophical topics such as time, matter, and causality. It is concerned with questions such as what space is, whether it exists independently of the objects within it, and how it is related to the fundamental nature of reality. The philosophy of space is also concerned with the implications of our understanding of space for other fields of inquiry such as physics, mathematics, and metaphysics. It seeks to provide a coherent and comprehensive account of the nature of space and its role in our understanding of the world.

There are several theories in the philosophy of space that attempt to answer questions such as what is space, what properties does it have, and how do we experience it. Here are some examples:

Substantivalism: This theory asserts that space exists independently of matter and has properties of its own. According to this view, space is a substance that can exist in different states, just like other material substances.

Relationism: This theory asserts that space is not a substance but rather a set of relations between objects. According to this view, space does not have properties of its own, but rather derives its properties from the relations between the objects in it.

Constructivism: This theory asserts that space is not an independent entity but rather a product of our cognitive and perceptual abilities. According to this view, our experience of space is constructed by our minds and is not necessarily an accurate reflection of the objective reality.

Idealism: This theory asserts that space is a product of the mind and does not exist independently of it. According to this view, space is a mental construct that is necessary for our experience of the world.

Spatialism: This theory asserts that space is a fundamental aspect of reality, just like time or matter. According to this view, space is an objective feature of the universe and is not dependent on our perception or cognition.

Non-Euclidean geometries: These are mathematical systems that explore the properties of space beyond the traditional Euclidean geometry. They include hyperbolic and elliptic geometries, which have different rules for parallel lines and angles compared to Euclidean geometry.

Empiricism: This theory posits that knowledge of space is derived from sensory experience.

Rationalism: This theory posits that knowledge of space can be known a priori, through reason alone.

Phenomenalism: This theory posits that space is a product of our sensory experience, and does not exist independently of our perception.

Nominalism: This theory argues that space is not a real entity but rather a name or label that we use to describe the relationships between objects.

Structuralism: This theory posits that space is a structural or organizational feature of reality that underlies all physical objects and events.

Cosmopsychism: This theory suggests that space is not just an external entity but also a reflection of our own consciousness or mind.

[scienceviz]

Understanding Hybrid Spaces - Paper presentation at Expanded Animation Conference . Ars Electronica 2024

The new spatiotemporal model shows correlations between location, interactions and human perception. Various dynamic topologies of hybrid spaces can thus be represented and patterns can be better recognized. From the perspective of the media, this model conveys a new understanding of urban space. Understanding Hybrid Spaces – Designing a Spacetime Model to Represent Dynamic Topologies of Hybrid…

[purefinishes]

http://www.purefinishes.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-wallpaper-installations

Aside from the home, a hotel is another place of comfort and relaxation. A person can spend the night in a hotel if he simply wants to relax and unwind.

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

cr: 教你学绳结

[carnivalcarriondiscarded]

the thing they don't warn you about freshly pierced ears is the Sleep Anxiety

[bottlesandbarricades]

Me, when I hear a sort of metal crunching noise while trying to parallel park:

[sol-flo]

also one thing about me is that if i were in a fucked up house with rooms at impossible angles i'm not too sure i'd notice. wish it was like. possible. to check irl

[etruatcaelum]

[ @hopeandharmonizing // for salem ]

Bleak.

The ruptured pavement sings underfoot with acute unease. Salem slows to trace the husk of a gutted aircraft. Her fingertips pulp, streaking darkly down until bone scrapes the frosted metal; and there are bodies in the cockpit, still. A cloying miasma of pain and terror. They had not died quickly.

She lids her eyes, exhaling, and steps away. This part of the city, nestled against the flank of the academy, bore the brunt of her assault on the fleet: shattered battleships lie amid the rubble of buildings crushed by falling debris. Even the school, well-fortified as it is, had not emerged unscathed, although most of the campus is still standing. Her lips purse.

The Atlesian military never did impress; but even judged by its own standard, it had risen to the occasion of defending its city with dire incompetence.

Absently, she sets the wreckage beside her ablaze. For a moment, the only sound is the greedy roar of unnatural fire; Salem watches it burn in unmoving silence, thoughtful.

Life simmers beneath her feet, but nothing stirs on the surface. The stillness—the unrelenting fear is confounding. Her forces are gone: eradicated in an instant by the hand of a child. From a flock of almost a quarter million, less than a thousand remain, and yet…

Gnawing dread still chokes the city.

Bleak. Bleaker, if anything.

Slowly, she turns away from the makeshift pyre, gaze finding the academy once more. Her eyes narrow. The staff is still in the vault, if the unaltered presence of its crisp power in the foundations of Atlas is any indication, which perhaps rules out Cinder as the one responsible; and if not her—

Salem stills, lips parting as she inhales sharply. A breath of change. The thinnest trace of aura limns one of the drafts churned by the fire, clear as new ice in all the smoke and terror. She glances sideways and finds nothing but lifeless rubble. Desolation.

But oh, yes, now that she’s paying attention to it the whisper of aura in the air is unmistakable, and the cold implication of a smile touches her lips. “Let’s not be shy,” she says, low and venomous. Then, flatly: “…Come into the open, or leave. I don’t care either way. But I will be unpleasant if you persist in skulking.”

[birbfeeder2artisticboogaloo]

GOD i wish i had better fucking depth perception 😩

[aggressive-almond-cookie]

look out world I have an n-zap and I have no idea how to use it

Initial impressions:

- Wow this ink pattern feels so messy and narrow. I am wasting way too much time and ink because I have a really hard time letting things just be splotchy and move on.

- Still can’t aim for beans!! Still have no idea how far is too far and compensating by running up into enemy faces as if that ever ends well!!

- how the heck do I use suction bombs effectively (practice, I guess, I don’t think ORCA taught me much about these)

- my special would probably be more useful if I quit losing track of my team and ending up on the other side of the map somehow >> BUT it is very satisfying to drop it right as I notice someone super jumping to me! Like hello welcome have a drink and let’s do this!!

[sock-ness-monster]

Does anyone else's depth perception or spatial awareness or whatever plummet when it's dark. This is the second time this week I have severely hurt myself by trying to touch my face and poking my own eyeball super hard instead after turning the light off and getting in bed for the night

[scienceviz]

Understanding Hybrid Spaces . Now online at arXiv

Understanding Hybrid Spaces: Designing a Spacetime Model to Represent Dynamic Topologies of Hybrid Spaces . Now online at Cornell Universities arXiv repository.This paper develops a spatiotemporal model for the visualization of dynamic topologies of hybrid spaces. The visualization of spatiotemporal data is a well-known problem, for example in digital twins in urban planning. There is also a lack…

[purefinishes]

Murals have emerged as a captivating trend in interior design, redefining how spaces are perceived and experienced. These awe-inspiring artworks aren’t limited to just museums and galleries; they’ve found their way into our everyday lives, enhancing our surroundings through mesmerizing wallcoverings. With this, wallcovering installations in Alta Loma, California, have gained momentum, with mural installers turning blank walls into vibrant canvases that breathe life into any room.

[felixwylde]

Dimensional Breaches and Biological Anomalies: Empirical Evidence from the Backrooms Exploration Initiative By Dr. Alexey Petrovitch Ivanoff, Dr. Serina Zhang, Dr. Micheal Torrez, Dr. Emilie Rousseaux, and Dr. Rajj Patel. Abstract:The recent empirical validation of the Backrooms, a complex network of extradimensional spaces, has revolutionized multidisciplinary scientific research, presenting…

[bettreworld]

Moving from a 2D space to 3D with Emma Ridderstad

[tired-momfriend]

I have a thought for a story in my head and it's SO FUCKING GOOD and I think for the first time in my life, I want to make OCs. This is so weird. What's happening to me. I'm constantly thinking about writing and fleshing out this story rattling around in my head but I Don't Have Time Or Patience Or The Mental Fortitude to do This