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Osher Gallery 1: Human Phenomenon
Experiment with thoughts, feelings, and social behavior.
Humans think, feel, and interact, and these phenomena are all open to scientific investigation and creative exploration. Here, you and others are the exhibits—so play with social interactions, observe others, and contribute your reflections.
As One
As One invites two participants to partner, and take turns in the roles of leader or follower as they mirror one another’s movements.
Where: This exhibit is not currently on view.
Big Chair, Little Chair
Each of the chairs in this series has dimensions that are twice that of the smaller chair. But doubling the dimension of a chair doesn’t double its strength.
Big Tuning Fork
Distinct tones combine in the hum of this tuning fork.
Bronze Hand
The combination of past experience and the sight and feel of being touched seems to change your brain's definition of your body's boundaries. You may even feel as if the fake hand is part of you.
Where: This exhibit is not currently on view.
Change Blindness
Something changes each time this picture blinks . . . but you probably won't see it.
Christmas Tree Balls
There are captivating reflections in a box of ornaments.
Collaborative Shapes
Work together to make a shape–with your eyes closed.
Where: This exhibit is not currently on view.
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