Tuesday, January 8, 2013

My Brain has a Mind of Its Own!



Just like we talked about in class, our brain does a lot that we're not aware of to make sense of the constant stream of sensory input it receives. Watch the video and participate in it (best in full screen mode), and READ the whole article (it's short!) describing the phenomenon.

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/video-optical-illusion-wins-head-191105551.html

Crazy, right?! For your reply, since I can't ask a follow-up question specific to this topic, all you have to do is briefly state 1. something nice that someone did for you today and 2. something nice you did for someone else today.

If you can't think of anything for #2, the day isn't over, so go practice a random act of kindness, no matter how small. ☺ Cool beans!
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33 comments:

  1. Liliana WilcocksonJanuary 8, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    1) My friend let me borrow their English book because I forgot mine at home :)
    2) I told my friend her shoes were pretty :)

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  2. Alexander ChoJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    1)Mr.Ragan opened the art room door for me after advisory.
    2)Today I let my friend borrow my calculator because he left his at home.

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  3. Justin ChinJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    1: My sister brought me food.
    2: I got my sister ice cream from the freezer.

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  4. TristanJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    1. A teacher tried to open the door for me
    2. I opened the door for that teacher at the same time.

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  5. Ben ShaharJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    1. My brother brought me soup cause he knew i have a sore throat

    2. I gave a friend of mine money for food

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    1. Jeffrey lowenthalJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:45 PM

      1. My mom made me cookies.
      2. While driving i let someone merge into my lane because I slowed down.

      Delete
  6. Adiya KingJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    1. I was late to school this morning because of car troubles so my best friend showed my teacher the homework that i texted her and recorded class for me.
    2. I laughed for my friend who made a really unfunny joke

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  7. Katrina cJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    1. My friend asked if I was ok because I'm sick (of course) and then gave me a hug which made my feel a little bit better.

    2. I read and edited my sisters graduate school personal statement.

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  8. Roxy AbrishamchianJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    1) Rana walked all around campus with me today to find mel
    2) I gave georgie dorfman a quarter without her asking...surprise present!

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  9. Camilla RevahJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    1) Something nice that someone did for me today: I was running late for Physics class (yikes!) and Billy opened the locked back door of the classroom for me. :)
    2) Something nice I did for someone else today: I made my mom her favorite hot chocolate!

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  10. Sam AronoffJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    1.) Today, my friend drove me to Fashion Square so I could pick up my car.
    2.)I gave my friend money so he could buy lunch.

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  11. Leon LevmanJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    1) Someone carried my bag for me up to Guilley field.
    2) I gave someone money so they could buy something from the vending machine.

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  12. cchamblissJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    1. My friend helped me understand some homework
    2. I made my mom fresh carrot and beet juice

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  13. Rebecca FreedJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    1. My friend helped me in math class
    2. I drove my brother home

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  14. Raul A.January 8, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    1.) Someone opened the door for me to get to the spanish classroom.
    2.) I let someone get on the bus before me.

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  15. Tara BitranJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    1. Something nice that someone did for me today: Liliana waited in line with me to get my food from Freshlunches so we could eat lunch together.

    2. Something nice that I did for someone else today: I brought a friend her books and assignments because she wasn't in school today.

    :)

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  16. Natalya SandsJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    1. Sibella helped me attempt to find my planner in the dreaded "lost & never-found."
    2. I gave my friends lots and lots of hugs!! :)

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  17. Ryan KopelowiczJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    My mom took me to poquito mas since I was in the mood for it.
    I lent a dollar to a friend.

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  18. Natalya SandsJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    P.S.
    3. Did the optical allusion not work for anyone other than myself? Xx

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  19. Meher SinghJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    1. Someone gave me my bag after I forgot about it and left it on the bench.

    2. I helped my mom do the dishes after dinner.

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  20. Daniel DominguezJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    My mom bought me hamantashen which was amazing and I talked to someone who seemed lonely at the library.

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  21. Sibella DowadJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    1. My brother gave me his jacket and brought me a blanket because I was cold while we watched a movie together.

    2. I helped put away the dishes after dinner.

    :)

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  22. Alex HernandezJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    1. Someone complemented me on how handsome I looked in my crew neck sweatshirt, shirt, and tie.

    2. I helped my little brother with his homework.

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  23. Eden LynchJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    1. My friend let me borrow her calculator while i was doing math homework because i didn't want to get up and go to my locker.

    2. i turned out my friend's horse with mine because she was busy and couldn't get to the ranch on time for practice.

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  24. Spencer LightJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    1. My friend helped me understand a math concept

    2. I lent a friend a tennis racket for practice

    ReplyDelete
  25. Astin BealJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    1. Christine offered me cookies.

    2. I held the office door open for about 20 people before I walked in.

    ReplyDelete
  26. Andrew SchiantarelliJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    1. My friend gave me a hug because of my black eye.

    2. I thanked my friend for hugging me.

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  27. ibiJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    1. My friend let me spend the night at her house
    2. I gave someone a pencil (because people never seem to have one ;)

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  28. Ben ShaharJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Hey mr. Roman. This is David Yona on Ben's account because my account isn't working.
    1. my mom made me a smoothie for breakfast. 2. I let samantha borrow my computer.

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  29. Billy WilsonJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    1. My mom made me tea this morning.
    2. I lent someone a pen so they could take notes.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Alexa leeJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    1) my friend gave me a late Christmas gift
    2) I opened the door for some people

    Sorry my computer just didn't post my comment

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  31. Tyra GrayJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    1. Leah gave me a huge hug, as she does everyday
    2. When there were no chairs in the foyer, I went and grabbed one for Alexa

    ReplyDelete
  32. Alexander RayFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    My brother drove me to school today for set work.

    I helped my dad find his keys today.

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