Jakob von Uexküll (1864-1944)

Jakob von Uexküll (1864–1944) was a biologist who introduced the idea that animals experience their world through unique sensory perspectives, which he called "Umwelten." He argued that each species perceives and interacts with its environment in a way shaped by its biology and needs. For example, a tick's world is centered around detecting hosts via chemical signals, while a bee's involves recognizing colors and patterns. Uexküll’s work helps us understand how different creatures perceive reality differently, emphasizing that perception is subjective and tailored to an organism’s survival and behavior.