(January 17, 2023 at 5:05 am)Dmitry1983 Wrote:(January 17, 2023 at 12:37 am)Astreja Wrote: We function better with it. We can perform complex tasks more easily.
In case of blindsight we can perform complex tasks without any qualia
We can perform some tasks. For instance, if I picked up my clarinet in a totally dark room I'd be able to take it out of the case, assemble it, set the reed, and play something - but only because I've been playing clarinet for 19 years, and because I'm receiving feedback on the tactile and audio channels of my brain.
I would not even think of trying to cut a piece of wood in the dark, even with a small non-powered hand saw, and despite the fact that I've been cutting pieces of wood since I was eight years old. It poses a physical risk, and without the visual feedback I'd be unable to take precise measurements.
