Vision - Page 3

Shawnee123 · 02-19-2010, 01:37 PM

I'd be happiest if I couldn't hear.

There is nothing I need to hear that badly, and most noise bothers me, so...

glatt · 02-19-2010, 01:53 PM

Not being able to hear is extremely isolating. I saw it with my grandfather. It made him so grumpy when he'd see everyone around him laughing, and have no idea what the joke was. Then you would explain it to him, but the context would be lost. He would stop asking people to repeat themselves because it's just too much trouble and people seem put out.

Of my five senses, I'd rather lose my sense of taste first, followed by smell, and then it gets hard because touch, sight, and hearing are all critical.

Shawnee123 · 02-19-2010, 01:58 PM

Well, with hearing you can learn to read lips.

I see your point, though. I guess i would hate missing my family's humor, because we mostly laugh our heads off when we're together.

Admittedly, I hadn't thought about taste. That should be first to go. Then I won't want cheezburgers and Klondike bars.

Nirvana · 02-19-2010, 06:38 PM

What would you do for a Klondike bar?

lumberjim · 02-19-2010, 08:58 PM

i would cluck like a chicken

xoxoxoBruce · 02-19-2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

Not being able to hear is extremely isolating. I saw it with my grandfather. It made him so grumpy when he'd see everyone around him laughing, and have no idea what the joke was. Then you would explain it to him, but the context would be lost. He would stop asking people to repeat themselves because it's just too much trouble and people seem put out.

You are spot on, it makes life very difficult and isolating. Just not being able to use a regular phone, is a royal pain in the ass.

Pete Zicato · 02-20-2010, 10:40 AM

If you really want to get the full effect from this exercise, GD, you need to have someone hypnotize you to think your blindness is (or at least could be) permanent.

BrianR · 02-20-2010, 11:21 AM

Speaking as someone who has very nearly done this, involuntarily, it will be an (pardon me) eye-opening experience.

I lost my sight to bandages for ten days after both my retinas were detached for me one day and it took surgery to put them back (and sentence me to glasses forever). During the healing period, I was unable to see at all. I experienced hallucinations, although nothing earth-shaking or scary. I was actually amused by it. But I'm easily amused.

The one thing you haven't considered, and no one has mentioned, is the aftermath of your experiment. Do be careful about initial light levels after you return your vision! You will be VERY sensitive for a while. Be sure that you reopen your eyes in a darkened room. Even the slightest light source will cause you stabbing pain at first.

Just a word to the wise.

02-19-2010, 01:37 PM	#31
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'd be happiest if I couldn't hear. There is nothing I need to hear that badly, and most noise bothers me, so... __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-19-2010, 01:58 PM	#33
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Well, with hearing you can learn to read lips. I see your point, though. I guess i would hate missing my family's humor, because we mostly laugh our heads off when we're together. Admittedly, I hadn't thought about taste. That should be first to go. Then I won't want cheezburgers and Klondike bars. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-19-2010, 06:38 PM	#34
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	What would you do for a Klondike bar? __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

02-19-2010, 08:58 PM	#35
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i would cluck like a chicken __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

02-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#37
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	If you really want to get the full effect from this exercise, GD, you need to have someone hypnotize you to think your blindness is (or at least could be) permanent. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

02-19-2010, 01:53 PM	#32
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Not being able to hear is extremely isolating. I saw it with my grandfather. It made him so grumpy when he'd see everyone around him laughing, and have no idea what the joke was. Then you would explain it to him, but the context would be lost. He would stop asking people to repeat themselves because it's just too much trouble and people seem put out. Of my five senses, I'd rather lose my sense of taste first, followed by smell, and then it gets hard because touch, sight, and hearing are all critical.

02-20-2010, 11:21 AM	#38
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Speaking as someone who has very nearly done this, involuntarily, it will be an (pardon me) eye-opening experience. I lost my sight to bandages for ten days after both my retinas were detached for me one day and it took surgery to put them back (and sentence me to glasses forever). During the healing period, I was unable to see at all. I experienced hallucinations, although nothing earth-shaking or scary. I was actually amused by it. But I'm easily amused. The one thing you haven't considered, and no one has mentioned, is the aftermath of your experiment. Do be careful about initial light levels after you return your vision! You will be VERY sensitive for a while. Be sure that you reopen your eyes in a darkened room. Even the slightest light source will cause you stabbing pain at first. Just a word to the wise. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

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