ChristianKl comments on Stupid Questions, December 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 03 December 2015 03:30:45PM 0 points [-]

The standard tactic dancers use to prevent getting dizzy is about having a visual fix point towards which they orient themselves. It's not about using the ear (the organ responsible for balance) differently.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 03 December 2015 05:21:13PM 0 points [-]

It's true that dancers use a visual fix point, and that also works, probably better. I have no idea why. Do you?

However, turning in the opposite direction also works, and has a basis in the balance mechanism.

Comment author: ChristianKl 03 December 2015 05:47:31PM 0 points [-]

It's true that dancers use a visual fix point, and that also works, probably better. I have no idea why. Do you?

Movements having goals is essential for the way our brain coordinates them.

However, turning in the opposite direction also works, and has a basis in the balance mechanism.

It can help but when dancing Salsa I couldn't simply remove dissyness completely from a dance parter by turning her in the other direction. It could help a bit, but not fully.