TOPIC: FREQUENCY moderated by Julia Cassaniti

DESCRIPTION
How do people make sense of the possibly random but sometimes patterned experiences around them, and why do patterns appear to some people – and as meaningful to some people - more than others? In this Salon discussion, we will explore the moments of repetition in our everyday and contemplative encounters. The discussion will focus on a common phenomenon called the ‘frequency illusion’: a quirk of perception whereby something newly attuned to will suddenly seem to be ubiquitous. We will discuss these moments of unusual frequency, and seek to understand their connections to attention and perception in the work of making meaning in our lives.

ABOUT SALON
Salons are monthly open dialogues on cutting-edge research related to contemplation and flourishing with UVA and local community members in the Contemplative Commons, hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center's CIRCL: Contemplative Innovation + Research Co-Lab. Centered on a single word, these gatherings bring together scholars, scientists, and practitioners from diverse perspectives to exchange ideas, generate knowledge, and seek solutions to global challenges. CSC Research home. View all Salons here.