Ever watched a kids’ movie where the animated human characters are realistic but just not quite right and maybe a bit creepy? Then you’ve probably been a visitor to what’s called the “uncanny valley.” The uncanny valley effect was poorly understood, but new MRI brain scans help explain why we feel repulsed when confronted with […]
Researchers from Princeton University report that the uncanny valley, a phrase that describes the disquieting feeling that occurs when viewers look at (almost) realistic human-like animated characters or androids, has now been observed in monkeys. Movie-goers may not be familiar with the term, but they understand that it is easier to love the out-of-proportion cartoon […]
