Re:A North Paw is an anklet that tells the wearer which way ...
by kelnos on Monday October 17, 2022 @04:48PM
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Whoa, this is really cool!
> For ships, you get an idea for what direction the bow and stern are moving
I wouldn't've thought of this, but of course that's critical to know on a ship. And it's certainly something outside of standard human experience, since we're small enough in that dimension to not have to worry about the difference in movement between our front and rear sides. The fact that you were able to gain an intuitive feel for this highlights how adaptable the human brain is.
> For ships, you get an idea for what direction the bow and stern are moving
I wouldn't've thought of this, but of course that's critical to know on a ship. And it's certainly something outside of standard human experience, since we're small enough in that dimension to not have to worry about the difference in movement between our front and rear sides. The fact that you were able to gain an intuitive feel for this highlights how adaptable the human brain is.