By Neuroscience News
Is silence just the absence of sound?
Philosophers have long pondered this question.
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins University brings us a step closer to an answer.
Using auditory illusions, researchers have shown that silence can distort our perception of time, just like sounds do.
Their work suggests that 'nothing', or silence, is something our ears perceive.
The findings imply that our brains process silence in a manner similar to sounds, presenting a whole new dimension to sensory perception.
This study offers a novel way to explore the perception of absence, opening up new research avenues.
From hearing silence to perceiving visual disappearances, we may be on the brink of redefining our understanding of perception.