570 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 8 - Affordances (JC 63)

About this episode

The episode discusses Gibson's concept of affordances as outlined in Chapter 8 of his work on visual perception.

Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we discuss one of Gibson's most important contributions: the concept of affordances! A review of Chapter 8 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception. Links: The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

People in this episode

Host: Rob Gray

Guests: Andrew, Marianne

Topics covered

• affordances
• visual perception
• ecological approach
• Gibson
• science
• sports

Keywords

• affordances
• Gibson
• visual perception
• ecological approach
• science
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception

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