Human Senses: Touch and Vision (2003)

Have you ever wondered how we see the world or feel things with our hands? Let’s talk about a cool show called Touch and Vision: The Human Senses. It’s all about how we look at things and touch stuff.

So, first off, we’ve got our eyes. They’re like super cameras that send pictures to our brain. But here’s a fun fact: we don’t see everything. Our brain picks what to show us. That’s why sometimes we miss things that are right there!

Now, let’s chat about touch. Our skin is amazing! It can feel things that are super light or really heavy. But did you know that some parts of our skin are more sensitive than others? Like, our fingertips can feel tiny things, but our back? Not so much.

In this show, a guy named Nigel Marven goes on a journey to find out cool stuff about our senses. He even shows how baseball players catch balls flying at them super fast. That’s because they have great hand-eye coordination, which we all get better at as we grow up.

But there’s a twist. Even though we have a big part of our brain for seeing, we can still miss things. Nigel did a test where he asked people for directions and then switched places with someone else. Guess what? Most people didn’t even notice!

When it comes to feeling pain, it’s not just about our skin. It’s also about what we think. If we think something will hurt, it probably will. But if we think we took a painkiller, it might not hurt as much. Isn’t that wild?

So, this show teaches us that our senses of touch and vision are super important. They help us understand the world around us. And even though we might think we’re great at seeing and feeling, there’s always something new to learn. That’s what makes Touch and Vision: The Human Senses such an exciting adventure to watch.

Remember, our senses are like our own personal guides. They keep us safe and help us enjoy all the good stuff around us. So next time you catch a ball or spot something cool, think about how awesome your senses are!