#46: There Are Only 5 Senses
Move over, Aristotle; it’s time for a sensory revolution! While the ancient Greeks may have been content with just five senses, modern science has uncovered a far more intricate sensory symphony within the human body. Our sensory repertoire extends well beyond the basics of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.
Ever heard of proprioception? That’s your body’s remarkable skill at sensing its position in space. And what about nociception? That’s the built-in alarm system that warns us about pain. As for the exact count of our senses, experts can’t seem to agree, with estimates ranging from a modest nine to an astonishing 33.