Perception, in psychological terms, is the process by which organisms interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world. Sensation usually refers to the immediate, relatively unprocessed result of stimulation of sensory receptors in the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, or skin. Perception, on the other hand, better describes one’s ultimate experience of the world and typically involves further processing of sensory input. In practice, sensation and perception are virtually impossible to separate, because they are part of one continuous process.
Our sense organs translate physical energy from the environment into electrical impulses processed by the brain. For example, light, in the form of electromagnetic radiation, causes receptor cells in our eyes to activate and send signals to the brain. But we do not understand these signals as pure energy. The process of perception allows us to interpret them as objects, events, people, and situations.
Without the ability to organize and interpret sensations, life would seem like a meaningless jumble of colors, shapes, and sounds. A person without any perceptual ability would not be able to recognize faces, understand language, or avoid threats. Such a person would not survive for long. In fact, many species of animals have evolved exquisite sensory and perceptual systems that aid their survival.
The perception of sight has been at the forefront of psychological research, yet it is perhaps the least understood.
Geocachers will know how easy it can be to confuse the eye. A well cammoflauged geocache can remain hidden until the geocacher perceives something within the cammoflauge that does not quite fit the environment.
Throughout the years everyone from hypnotists to magicians have used human flaws in perception to their advantage. Artists have produced many fantastic landscapes that trick the eye.
You are about to embark on a test of your senses and your perception. To find the cache you will have to watch a short film. The film itself uses the art of deception in perception. What you see is not always what you get. Our senses are constantly telling us that we are seeing one thing when in fact we know deep down that what we see is the impossible. Although it may seem impossible, the coordinates will magically appear before you.
Follow the directions below and you will find the coordinates to this cache.
1) Watch the film from beginning to end without stopping. Haulting, rewinding, fast forwarding will not help you. In fact, it will be a hinderence.
2) Try to use a larger screen but full screen mode may be a bit blurry. You will have time to adjust your screen to the size where the effect is good but the words are still relatively clear.
3) Try to be in a quiet place unhindered by distractions. The effect works best when you are relaxed and focused.
4) Follow the directions in the film.
5) If you have a slow computer, try to let the film load a while before beginning.
6) Enjoy this magical experience and good luck.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FILM
Note -- The cache is a few steps from a major trail. If you are not walking a well marked trail you are not in the right place. Maybe you are not as perceptive as you thought you were, or, maybe you were hypnoskunked!!!
The motley crew below were the collective FTF.
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