Try a selection of tasks from the Perception Census
Start your Perception Census journey by completing the Fundamentals of Perception.
You’ll then unlock the other topics and can go on to do as little or as much as you like. We’ll save your progress after each task so you can re-enter a section at any time and pick up where you left off.
Thank you for your contribution to this research.
Fundamentals of Perception
At every moment our senses are taking in information from the world around us. Our brains then make sense of that information to give us a picture of how the world looks, sounds and feels. Find out how your brain creates an experience that is unique to every one of us.
Your progress
Complete all the topics to receive your Perception Census certificate.
Further sections of the Census
Choose from the topics below to complete more sections of the Census. To unlock the additional topics, please complete the Fundamentals of Perception.
We’ll save your progress after each task so you can re-enter a section at any time and pick up where you left off.
The more sections you complete, the more valuable your responses become, so thank you for your contribution.
Sound and Music
We all know the impact that music can have on our emotions and how it can enrich our lives. In this section we will explore how you experience sound and music.
Body and Belief
How are our minds and bodies connected? Share your own intuitions about consciousness and take a look into what other people think. They might not think the same as you.
Time
We don’t have a sense dedicated to tracking time, so how do we feel that time is passing? Discover how you experience time and how it compares to the ticking of a clock.
Great Expectations
Are you someone who often sees patterns in things? Do you ever see what you want to see? Find out how much your mind’s expectations influence what you consciously experience.
The Power of Imagination
If you close your eyes and imagine an apple in front of you, what comes to your mind? Do you see it in your mind’s eye? Can you imagine its smell? Take a look at your own imaginative abilities.
What We See
Is your brain making decisions without you even knowing? Here’s a chance to explore what your brain is doing behind the scenes.
Our Colourful World
Most of us experience a world filled with vibrant colours of all kinds. Explore how you experience colours, and ask yourself - is the blue that you see when looking at a clear sky the same blue that someone else sees?
Perception: Digging Deeper
The world we experience around us is made up of lots of different elements, such as edges and textures. Find out how detailed - or varied - your perception of them can be.
Boundaries of Perception
How can we really know what’s ‘real’ in the world? Explore just how much of your perceptual experience is a product of your mind, rather than what’s actually out there.
Ask the Experts
Got a question after diving into the many topics of the Perception Census?
Researchers from the University of Sussex and University of Glasgow will answer questions on our Ask the Experts forum. You can also see questions from other people and vote for your favourites.