Episode
Peripersonal Space: Humans’ Got Talent
1:03:31
Published: Tue Nov 29 2022
Description
The space around you that you can reach with your arms is a very special place. It’s where we interact with reality. And although we are so good at using it we don’t give it a second thought, our ability to use it is one our most amazing abilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The guest talk about his experience of fixing his deviated septum and how it affects the sound of his voice.
00:00 - 03:35 (03:35)
Summary
The guest talk about his experience of fixing his deviated septum and how it affects the sound of his voice.
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Parapersonal space, which is the area around you that you can reach like as far as your arm extends, played a massive evolutionary importance.
03:35 - 11:16 (07:40)
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Parapersonal space, which is the area around you that you can reach like as far as your arm extends, played a massive evolutionary importance. It relates to everything from getting food to using tools and weapons.
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The concept of self-defense has evolved over time, from our ancestors using tools to protect themselves to modern society's more nuanced idea of personal space and protection.
11:16 - 18:08 (06:52)
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The concept of self-defense has evolved over time, from our ancestors using tools to protect themselves to modern society's more nuanced idea of personal space and protection.
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Parapersonal neurons, responsible for the space immediately around our bodies, react to both tactile and visual stimulus in the same way and can fire based on how we engage with objects located within their physical range.
18:08 - 23:11 (05:03)
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Parapersonal neurons, responsible for the space immediately around our bodies, react to both tactile and visual stimulus in the same way and can fire based on how we engage with objects located within their physical range.
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Research suggests that personal space is not simply limited to our physical boundaries but is influenced by neuron activity.
23:11 - 29:22 (06:10)
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Research suggests that personal space is not simply limited to our physical boundaries but is influenced by neuron activity. Rory J. Bufacci and Gian Domenico Iannetti argue that personal space is more complex than previously thought, with neurons responding to even slight changes in spatial relationships.
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Researchers conducted experiments to see how neurons fire differently when interacting with objects in parapersonal space, where we treat objects based on what we plan to do with them, compared to peripersonal space, where we interact with them in relation to our own bodies.
29:22 - 36:22 (07:00)
Summary
Researchers conducted experiments to see how neurons fire differently when interacting with objects in parapersonal space, where we treat objects based on what we plan to do with them, compared to peripersonal space, where we interact with them in relation to our own bodies.
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The parapersonal space (PPS) is a region of space immediately surrounding our bodies that is thought to play a crucial role in how we perceive and interact with the world around us.
36:23 - 42:12 (05:48)
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The parapersonal space (PPS) is a region of space immediately surrounding our bodies that is thought to play a crucial role in how we perceive and interact with the world around us. However, certain neurological conditions or situations, like claustrophobia, can negatively impact our experience of PPS.
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The experience of shopping varies greatly based on cultural background and personal preferences.
42:12 - 50:53 (08:41)
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The experience of shopping varies greatly based on cultural background and personal preferences. Americans are more likely to value personal space, whereas individuals from other cultures may be more accustomed to shopping in close proximity to others.
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The article discusses how mirror neurons and parapersonal space are closely related and how they evolved from personal space, leading to the ability to learn and develop skills by observing others.
50:55 - 55:40 (04:45)
Summary
The article discusses how mirror neurons and parapersonal space are closely related and how they evolved from personal space, leading to the ability to learn and develop skills by observing others.
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The speaker discusses their discomfort with physical touch, citing potential childhood triggers, and poses philosophical questions about where the self ends and the world begins.
55:40 - 58:31 (02:50)
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The speaker discusses their discomfort with physical touch, citing potential childhood triggers, and poses philosophical questions about where the self ends and the world begins.
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The Resort's episode on license plates was well-received and even inspired many vanity license plates.
58:31 - 1:01:32 (03:00)
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The Resort's episode on license plates was well-received and even inspired many vanity license plates. The topic was discussed in detail and exceeded initial expectations.
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In this episode, the hosts recommend two other podcasts for listeners to check out: Let's Start a Coup and Unpacking the Toolbox.
1:01:32 - 1:03:33 (02:01)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts recommend two other podcasts for listeners to check out: Let's Start a Coup and Unpacking the Toolbox.