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Assignment:
First, watch the video by using the following URL. Second, read the article entitled "Use of Sensory Substitution Devices as a Model System for Investigating Cross-Modal Neuroplasticity in Humans." Answer these questions:
1. What is the meaning of human unwelt? Describe the limitations we humans have in sensing and perceiving the world. How is this condition of limited umwelt related to our ability to learn and control movement?
2. What is sensory substitution? How does it reveal the nature of our brain? What is the meaning of the "potato head" metaphor about the brain?
3. Describe the work of Dr. Bach-y-Rita, his original work, and his BrainPort.
4. Describe the VEST Eagleman and his students are working on to allow deaf people to hear. What other possibilities of application can you find in this device?
5. According to Nau, Murphy, and Chen (2015), what is the connection between sensory substitution devices and the study of neuroplasticity?
6. What are you most impressed by the video? What inspirations can you get from this video?