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These are some fun illusions.
http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/brain-teasers/brain-teasers-and-optical-illusions/1400154
http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/brain-teasers/brain-teasers-and-optical-illusions/1400154
Dr Lots-o'watts said:For some of the most brilliantly presented illusions, google images for "Escher".
lisab said:Good Escher allusion.
Andy Resnick said:
Optical illusions are visual images or objects that trick the brain into perceiving something that is not actually present. They exploit the way our brains process visual information, often making us see something that is physically impossible or different from what is actually there.
Optical illusions work by taking advantage of the brain's tendency to make assumptions and fill in missing information. Our brains are constantly trying to make sense of the world around us, and optical illusions exploit this by presenting conflicting or ambiguous information for our brains to interpret.
No, optical illusions can vary from person to person, as they are influenced by factors such as individual perception, past experiences, and cultural background. However, most people will see the same basic illusion, even if they interpret it slightly differently.
Yes, optical illusions have been used in scientific research to study the brain's visual perception and cognitive processes. They can also be used in studies on attention, memory, and decision-making.
Yes, there are various types of optical illusions, including geometric illusions, ambiguous illusions, and paradox illusions. Each type manipulates different aspects of visual perception, such as size, shape, color, and depth, to create the illusion of something that is not actually there.