Ur Eyes Quote by C.S. Lewis
““We think that when creatures of the hyper somatic kind choose to appear to us, they are not in fact affecting our retina at all, but directly manipulating the relevant parts of our brain. If so, it is quite possible that they can produce there the sensations we should have if our eyes were capable of receiving those colors in the spectrum which are actually beyond their range.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Space Trilogy, 1938–1945
The quote suggests that beings could bypass ordinary sight, directly stimulating brain areas to create experiences of colors beyond human visual limits.
In simple terms: Extra‑spectral colors might be felt without seeing them.
Key Takeaway
Consider how technology could alter perception.
Themes
perception
technology
science
philosophy
sensory
Mood
wonderful
thoughtful
speculative
Type
philosophical
scientific
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art installations
- neuro‑prosthetics
- augmented reality
- experimental music
- educational simulations
Key Concepts
neuroscience
color theory
virtual reality
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical issues arise from altering perception?
- Can we trust artificially induced experiences?
A Different Perspective
Human biology may limit how such direct stimulation is interpreted.
