The Uncanny Valley & Missing People Who Reappear as Imposters
The uncanny valley is a theory in aesthetics suggesting a humanoid object appearing almost, but not exactly, like a real human can evoke feelings of eeriness or revulsion, rather than familiarity, due to the object’s proximity to reality yet noticeable imperfections. . Examples of the phenomenon exist among robotics, 3D computer animations and lifelike dolls. When we encounter something or someone who seems a bit off, discomfort sets in, manifesting as an unsettling feeling in the pit of our stomachs. It’s a reaction born from the clash between expectation and reality, a psychological…
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