Flinch Hot
Individuals born without the ability to feel pain or temperature do not possess the "flinch hot" reflex. They can place their hand on a red-hot stove and not pull back. These patients rarely survive childhood without severe injuries, burns, or self-mutilation.
while using the app. While the app is designed for "calm," a literal hot phone is anything but! Why does this happen? Finch is a high-interactivity app. It uses real-time flinch hot
The flinch response to heat also has implications beyond the immediate physical withdrawal. It can serve as an indicator of the body's sensitivity to thermal stimuli, which can be influenced by a variety of factors including acclimatization to heat, the presence of certain medical conditions, and individual variability in pain perception. Individuals born without the ability to feel pain
