Today I learned, from NHPR and “On The Media”, about the Uncanny Valley. It turns out that if computer animation is 90% realistic, that’s cool 92% still cool. 95% all good. But when it hits 96%, it totally freaks us out. Kids cried when the Shrek princess hit that threshold. Monkeys look away.
To get the full effect, you really need to hear this podcast or check out this transcript (Monday afternoon). Then tell me what you think!
Jane's Lessons Learned 