Optical illusions are fascinating visual phenomena that deceive our brains, causing us to perceive images differently from reality. Explore how clever...
An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon that tricks the eye and brain, leading to a perception that differs from objective reality.
They work by exploiting the brain's natural tendencies to organize visual information, often using elements like light, shadow, color, and patterns to create misleading interpretations.
Common types include literal illusions (images made of other images), physiological illusions (caused by excessive stimulation), and cognitive illusions (resulting from unconscious inferences or assumptions).
Individual perception can vary due to factors like attention, prior experience, cultural background, and unique brain processing, leading to diverse interpretations.