Quote:
In fact, it can be demonstrated at the birth of a child that no
object is capable of getting a reaction from the eyes because
nothing is impinging on the optic nerve to cause it, although any
number of sounds, tastes, touches or smells can get an immediate
reaction since the nerve endings are being struck by something
external.
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Also, it turns out he is incorrect. Newborn children can mimic expressions, if you hold them at the appropriate distance from your face. I linked you a mention of that famous study, remember?