Blind Man Navigates Obstacle Maze Unaided

iammani writes "The NYTimes runs a story about a blind man (blind because of a damaged visual cortex) successfully navigating an obstacle maze, unaided. Scientists have shown for the first time that it is possible for people who are blinded because of damage to the visual (striate) cortex can navigate by 'blindsight,' through which they can detect things in their vicinity without being aware of seeing them."

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You know what they say

[memristance]

Blindsight is 20/20.

Sighted Persons Unable to Navigate TFA

[Oswald]

Doctors remain baffled at the inability the majority of Slashtards to read and comprehend a simple article summarizing a medical experiment, despite apparently functioning visual systems. "They just wouldn't quit insisting that the subject of the experiment used echolocation to navigate the obstacles in the hallway, no matter how clearly and explicitly the article explained that the possibility had been ruled out," say baffled researchers. "We don't think their brains are wired correctly."

Re:Sighted Persons Unable to Navigate TFA

[sagematt]

I didn't bother to read the whole FA because I am blind, you insensitive clod!

Re:Its not that hard

[calmofthestorm]

But blindsight is such a kickass name.

What's his midichlorian count?

[Sryn]

Obi-Wan Kenobi would be proud.

Re:Its not that hard

[weicco]

There is a group which teaches the blind to locate objects through echoes.

Bene Gesserit?

Sorry, I'm reading the book Paul of Dune which I just got as a Christmas present. Couldn't help myself... :)

Re:Its not that hard

[Anonymous Coward]

I suggest a double blind test.