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The evolution and vicissitudes of directional scanning
Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Directional Scanning and Eye/Hand Dominance likely originated in the Bronze Age. Their complex evolution was later influenced by human behavior and societal conflicts, impacting subsequent civilizations.
Area of Science:
- Anthropology
- Neuroscience
- History of Writing Systems
Background:
- Investigates the historical origins and evolution of directional scanning and eye/hand dominance.
- Explores the potential link between these traits and early human behaviors.
Observation:
- Both directional scanning and eye/hand dominance appear to have emerged during the Bronze Age.
- This period coincided with the standardization of artistic patterns and cursive writing.
Findings:
- The development of the alphabet complicated these patterns.
- Human perversity and racial rivalries introduced further complexity.
Implications:
- The legacy of these complex patterns has had significant, sometimes detrimental, effects on subsequent civilizations and cultures.
- Understanding this history offers insights into the deep-rooted influences on human cognition and societal development.