In a dusty pueblo not far from Gallup, New Mexico, the Zunis were noisily celebrating the end of winter. Costumed dancers wearing animal-skin cloaks, feathers and shells hurried through the dark streets, their faces hidden behind colorful masks, their bodies painted in ancient designs. The dancers ... Continue reading
Seeing the details
June 4, 2004 By Leave a Comment
Humans are very good at concepts. They're very bad at seeing the world in a new light... You're blinded by your expertise. You know, you do something. It's routine. You have a way of thinking about something, and yet you've forgotten why. In a sense, we're very prejudiced. —Dr. Allan Snyder, The ... Continue reading
