OGI Podcast 3: (Literal) Colorblindness & The Perception of Reality

Old Guy Insight

In this conversation, Scott discusses the perception of reality and how it differs for individuals based on their color vision and other factors. He shares his personal experience as someone who is colorblind and how it shapes his version of reality. Scott also talks about the importance of understanding and accepting the diverse perceptions of reality among people. He highlights the efforts of Mattel to make games more accessible for colorblind players and expresses his appreciation for the consideration. Overall, the conversation explores the concept of reality and how it is influenced by individual experiences and perspectives.

Keywords

perception of reality, color vision, colorblindness, diverse perspectives, Mattel, accessibility

Takeaways

• Perception of reality varies among individuals based on their experiences and perspectives.
• Colorblindness is a physical anomaly that shapes the way people see and interact with the world.
• Understanding and accepting diverse perceptions of reality can lead to greater harmony and coexistence.
• Efforts to make games and other experiences more accessible for colorblind individuals, such as those by Mattel, are appreciated and beneficial
  Sound Bites
  • "I can't see red trail markers and that's problematic when you're hiking in the woods."
  • "Colorblindness shapes the way I live and function within a shared world."
  • "Consider the sights and sounds and smells and joys and traumas that shape the very basis of how you perceive the world. That's your reality."