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Optical Illusions

  • Challenge your perception of reality. Please recognize that your perception of the world is perhaps entirely the result of neural activity in your brain. The inputs, processing and output from these neural networks is the result of evolution. Your perceptions are therefore more tailored for simplicity, efficiency, and survival than for accuracy.�
  • Watch how your own brain processes simple information in surprising ways by trying these optical illusions.�
  • Instructions for each illusion can be found in the comments section below each slide.

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Are things really �what they seem?

  • Is perception a convincing illusion, or an accurate reflection of reality?�
  • Do not blindly trust your perception as reality.�
  • Your senses and brain are extremely powerful and useful, but they do not always provide an accurate image of the world around you. Rather they produce a functional perception of the world around you.