26th May 2010

What i'm learning to the book "Mapping the Mind" is truly a revelation to me. I think once i read how the brain works, i started reevaluating how i see things in life... Our brain is a magnificent tool, but its not perfect. A small fault can have huge consequences. And apparently, lets take 'eye-sight' as an example,

'seeing' is not a simple procedure , A to B = C
actually onces an image enters the eyes, then it goes a place where the image is corrected, then it goes to a place to put meaning to the image, also, it goes to a place where the brain does 'facial recognition' so if you're seeing someone you know, then the brain tells you its Mr. X or Ms. Y, at the same time, in the beginning, information from that scene you saw goes directly to somewhere in your subconscious, this is to evaluate if what you're 'seeing' is causing a 'threat', this is a shortcut path, so for example if you're seeing a SNAKE, then the brain doesn't want to wait for the normal path of the view to go to those places, so it also sends this 'warning check' to another place.

its even more complicated than what i wrote, so any place with a fault will cause big problems.

for example, lets say, yours eyesight works fine, and all the process is fine also, except, this subconscious place, the chemicals there are over productive, that means 'you' will interpret everything is dangerous, and even though your brain knows you're watching a cat, but your body will react and feel like you're watching a snake...

etc, etc...

its makes you wonder, if personality is just a by-product of your brain and it's faults.

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the khaki pants i got, were XS, waist 28. Both guys at the shop were saying no no go for 30. i was telling them i am size 28, but i don't know why they insisted i go for the 30. I almost felt like they DIDN'T want me to be a 28??? Anyway i tried it on in the store and it was a ok. Today i realized it is actually a bit loose, and i need a belt with the pants to fit perfectly. so probably i'm a waist 27 now.

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i went to the supermarket today, another 15 KD lol i bought something that i'll try after this post, Coconut Milk :D

i dont want to post the picture through facebook, i'll wait till tomorrow and go to a coffee shop and use the internet there... this dorm's stupid internet really sucks...

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i found these amazing website... they are purely magical... you must see them! Must!

Record Tripping
Record Tripping is a nifty experimental game by Bell Brothers. You are invited to solve a series of puzzles by scratching a record with your mouse’s scroll wheel. Clever game play and a lovely interface make this online Flash game as fun as it is weird.

Sound of Hamburg
Here is one of the most creative and unconventional Flash websites we’ve seen lately. Sound of Hamburg lets you compose music on and with the city of Hamburg. The combination of brilliant idea and unique interaction makes for an absorbing Web experience.

Verbatim Championship
Verbatim Championship is a hilarious Flash-based website where you can build your own “Media Monster” using Verbatim recording devices and use it to fight other monsters.

Incredibox
This fun and well-developed Flash application lets you conduct a beatbox or a capella band. The website is available in both English and French.

Optus Whale Song
An amazingly creative experience is offered by the Australian telecommunication company Optus on its official website. You can compose a song for a whale and make an orchestra perform it. This is a must-see Flash website.

De Montagetafel
This website was definitely among the best for Flash Web design for 2009. You are invited to try your montage skills and create your own documentary on an edgy topic.

Bubols
Bubole will definitely make you smile. It is an amusing monster builder and game. You create a weirdo and make it fight with monsters created by other players. The funny sound effects and typography are nice touches.

Flame
Flame is a brilliant JavaScript painting tool that proves that anyone can be an artist. The program was created by Peter Blaskovic as part of his experimental project “I am Artist.” Using a number of nifty drawing tools and, of course, your imagination, you can create some cool psychedelic drawings and then export them in a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels. All you need to use this tool is Java (probably already installed on your computer).

Beans
This is the pearl in our collection of bizarre JavaScript and Flash websites. Who would have thought that crushing little screaming beans could be so much fun?

Labuat
Labuat is the most beautiful and enjoyable time-killer in our selection. It’s a song illustrated by an interactive brush that reacts to music, and the lyrics won’t leave you cold.

Infinite OZ
The Infinite Oz is an interactive Flash animation that features a collaboration between nine acclaimed international artists. Exploring fantastic sci-fi worlds that replace each other infinitely is a quite relaxing pastime.

Drum Machine
Drum Machine has several pre-loaders that play before the actual animation starts. In most cases, you would not wait so long for a Flash website to load, but Drum Machine is an exception. a mesmerizing combination of animation and sounds won’t let you leave.

Papervision 3D
Before entering the official website of open-source Flash framework Papervision3D, you have a chance to explore an interactive 3-D underwater environment.

Bio-Bak
Bio-Bak is indubitably a trendsetter when it comes to bizarre Web design. Enter this kingdom of the absurd and fun to load up on positive emotions.

Neave
You will never get bored on this website. This online home of interactive designer Paul Neave is a fount of engaging Flash applications and games.

And Then There Was Salsa
Although this is a video, its amazing!