----- Original Message ----- From: Steven Specht To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [tips] Cross-cultural for Tipsters(5)
Please provide ONE example of a non-visual culture for my consideration. Please give me something. I am actually referring to what appears to be an overkill and over dependence oo visual stimuli in the West particularly in the U.S.Some non-Western cultures like the Middle East and Asia seem to place a higher emphasis and incorporate other aspects of interacting sensory experiences.There is a tendency in the West to feel that the more something is visually appealing,the more significant it is to the human experience.Ironically the visual sense is probably the dullest of all our senses.Gems and diamonds are visually dull and really do not contribute much to the human experience,but a lit candle in the wind is more illuminating.Hope this helps.I do not have to watch a musical video of Michael Jackson to enjoy his music.So "Beat it!" Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
