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im doing a project on this topic and its really weird and is it actually ture? can you actually touch anything?
i know it all said:im doing a project on this topic and its really weird and is it actually ture? can you actually touch anything?
ZapperZ said:We have had this question popping up over and over again. We may need to add this to our FAQ.
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HomogenousCow said:I always find that explanation wonky, just don't feel comfortable with statements like "The electrons on my behind repel the electrons on the chair". Anyone else feel the same.
HomogenousCow said:Pretty sure you know what I mean.
Technically, no. As humans, we can only perceive the world through our senses, and our sense of touch is limited to objects within our reach. So while we may be able to touch many things, there are also an infinite number of things that we cannot touch, such as objects too small or too far away for us to physically interact with.
The ability to touch something is determined by the physical properties of both the object and the person attempting to touch it. For example, if an object is too hot, too sharp, or too small, it may be impossible for us to touch it without causing harm to ourselves.
This is due to the concept of "phantom touch," which is a result of our brain's ability to interpret sensory information. When we see an object in the distance, our brain may create the sensation of touch based on previous experiences and expectations, even though we are not actually physically touching the object.
Yes, through the use of technology, we can touch and manipulate objects without physically touching them. This is known as haptic technology, which uses touch feedback to simulate the sensation of touch in virtual and augmented reality experiences.
No, touching something requires physical interaction with an object. If something does not exist in the physical world, it cannot be touched. However, our brain may create the illusion of touch when interacting with virtual or imaginary objects.