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“The abstract analysis of the world by mathematics and physics rests on the concepts of space and time.”

Quote by James J. Gibson

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James J. Gibson

James J. Gibson, born on January 27, 1904, was an influential American psychologist known for his contributions to the field of perception psychology. His work emphasized the role of the environment in perception, particularly in the area of visual perception, and he proposed the ecological theory of perception, which has had a profound impact on cognitive psychology and visual science. more

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