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The uncanny valley could mean humans at one point needed to tell between humans and non humans to survive (lemmy.ml)
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[–] 8 points 6 months ago* (3 children)

I think it's less likely to be an evolutionary advantage and just a side effect of having really good pattern recognition. Because the uncanny valley does not only trigger with humans. Anything that is close to something recognizable but not quite right can trigger it. It's what makes liminal spaces feel creepy.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Wait, y'all feel creepy at those hallways and such? Maybe something is lost in the photos, but I don't see it.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    Definitely enhanced when in person. I get the strongest sensation being anywhere staff-only after hours (usually when I’m tagging along with a friend who works somewhere). There’s normally an implied force pushing you out of those places, but when left empty, it’s like a weird energy vacuum.

    That’s my take, anyway.

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