In ordinary language, we use the word “sense” in three different ways: sense as in sensation; sense as in making sense and finally, sense as in being sensitive. The first use of sense is about perception, the second use of sense is about conceptualization and the third use of sense is related to empathy and emotion. I believe that these three senses of “sense” are closely interrelated; in fact they arise from principles that cut across cognition, emotion and perception. One example of a common principle is