Taking John Locke's concepts of the two related, but independent modes of engaging with the world, sensation and reflection seriously requires discipline. What we see is always so prejudiced by what we think that it becomes almost impossible only to see what is in front of us. Having small children helps, though it is frightening how quickly this blurring affects them too. In a world that prioritises objectivity over subjectivity and action over thought, one would expect that just seeing would be more commonplace, but the human mind is complex and good at fooling itself, so what we find is more subjectivity masquerading as objectivity and hidden motives guiding actions.
RSA Animate: the divided brain
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