10-13-2019, 05:45 AM
(10-11-2019, 03:37 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: This is interesting. I just unwittingly conducted an experiment in object permanence and socialization on my coworkers.
I ride to work daily, and park in a spot close to the front door of my office. So, each morning and evening, my 15 coworkers file past either my red CB or my black Bonneville. They see me go outside about an hour after I arrive and cover whichever bike it is. None of my coworkers is bike-savvy. They either see "red bike" or "black bike", but each is distinct in its appearance.
Today, however, due to the high winds, I decided to put my CB inside my shop area behind the office so the cover doesn't slap my bike around in the wind.
So far, two different coworkers who have come out the shop area have seen my bike parked inside have said "Dude, did you just get a new bike?"
"No, this is the same one you always see in the parking lot, it's just inside now."
"Are you sure? This looks different."
"Yes, I'm sure."
Is it the mental picture that a vehicle parked inside is so out of context that it must be a different vehicle?
Is it the mental image of a vehicle indoors being in a showroom, and is therefore new?
" no, i'm not sure. you know what, now that you mention it i did go to a dealership just yesterday, sign a ton of paperwork, fork over 12 thousand dollars, and leave with a brand new motorcycle. i completely forgot. THANK YOU FOR REMINDING ME. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH."