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0 pointspavel_lishin9y ago0 comments

Rorschach tests seem to have coherent structure, despite being randomly generated blobs.

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Only in the superficial way in which we see figures in clouds, tree barks, etc. that we can name. Not in the sense that somebody sees a specific figure in a Rorschach test. But in dreams we have the impression of very specific semblances and "movie-like" experiences.

pavel_lishinOP9y ago

> in the superficial way in which we see figures in clouds, tree barks, etc. that we can name.

Exactly!

I've seen very specific semblances in coffee spills, knot-holes, etc. The reason they're not movie-like is because they're still and static, and not connected directly to my brain.

Dreams have the advantage of being on the bare wires, whereas Rorschach tests and the like are air-gapped.

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