Cognitive illusions arise from interaction of perceived reality with assumptions about the world (prior knowledge), leading to "unconscious inferences". Cognitive illusions rely on stored knowledge about the world (depth, rabbits, women) and are also under some degree of conscious control (we can generally reverse the perception at will). The way you look at an object can … [Read more...]
Visual Illusions and Brain Teasers
An optical illusion is any illusion that deceives the human visual system into perceiving something that is not present or incorrectly perceiving what is present. -- Wikipedia Discover the world of optical illusions where your eyes and your brain can fool you. Here you will find some of the best illusions and brain teasers around (and related … [Read more...]