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For instance, when discussing visual perception, Sheldrake refers back to the ancient theory of "extramission," where it was believed that vision involved projecting images from our eyes into the world. Although modern science has largely repudiated this view in favor of the 'camera model'—where our eyes capture light—the extra-mission idea resonates with children’s innate beliefs about vision. Sheldrake posits that through looking and engaging visually, we might interact with our surroundings rather than passively receive information.