Introduction
One should think that a person would always know where his/her limbs are placed, according to the rest of the body and also its placement in space. In this report we will be describing some illusion that are able to alter our perception of our self and the ownership of our body, and why they occur. This report will also be focused on the consequences of such alterations, as well as how they can be implemented in today’s technology.
The Somatosensory System
The somatosensory system is the part of the brain responsible for monitoring our placement in the environment. The reason that we know where our limbs are is because the somatosensory system receives signals from our muscles, joints and skin, when we move around. The somatosensory
One should think that a person would always know where his/her limbs are placed, according to the rest of the body and also its placement in space. In this report we will be describing some illusion that are able to alter our perception of our self and the ownership of our body, and why they occur. This report will also be focused on the consequences of such alterations, as well as how they can be implemented in today’s technology.
The Somatosensory System
The somatosensory system is the part of the brain responsible for monitoring our placement in the environment. The reason that we know where our limbs are is because the somatosensory system receives signals from our muscles, joints and skin, when we move around. The somatosensory