Fill in the Gaps

There is more to what meets the eye. Not every observation is obvious. Goodman discusses the concept of two flashing shapes. As the observer, we are not aware of the object moving until the second flash occurs. This causes us to move backwards and see the scenario in reverse. He then goes even further and analyzes colors. Some objects don't even change color until the last second. This theory can go even further and be demonstrated in movies or flip books. Our mind fills in the gaps, even if they are miniscule seconds of time. To go from one scene to another causes us to unconsciously make up for the missing difference. In order to create new worlds, we must take from previous worlds and reconstruct and deduct. We can find something new in the gaps that are created.