Which Sense Do Humans Rely on the Most?

Aristotle established a one-size-fits-all rating that endured for centuries, but new research says upbringing, training and environment can determine which of the five senses are most important.

By Emma Yasinski
Nov 13, 2020 7:40 PMNov 13, 2020 8:42 PM
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Take a moment and picture a banana in your head. That was probably pretty easy, and most of us would probably describe the image as having been pretty vivid. Now try to imagine how a banana smells. 

Chances are, you probably feel less confident in your ability to imagine and describe its smell than what it looks like. 

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