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Those who help others - trained to alter perception....

Submitted by Paul B on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 4:31pm.

Last semester, I remember having much difficulty changing the direction of the blinking dots. However, last night, I changed the direction with much ease. In other words, I was able to alter my perception.

Going back to what Julia said before about those who "help" others, I think this is very relevant. I think psychologists or 'those who help others' are trained to readliy see all different perceptions (like how I was suddenly able to see the dots go in all directions) and to expose their patients' brains to all the different conformations of perception.

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