Can the mind out think Reality?

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The discussion revolves around the nature of perception and its relationship to geometric forms, particularly in the context of optical illusions. Participants explore the implications of these illusions on the understanding of reality and whether such topics belong in the quantum physics forum.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share links to optical illusions, suggesting they illustrate how the mind can misinterpret geometric forms.
  • Others question the appropriateness of discussing optical illusions in the quantum physics forum, suggesting it may be better suited for a mathematics forum.
  • One participant notes that even slight deviations from "true" measurements can lead to significant misinterpretations of observed information.
  • There is a suggestion that observation plays a crucial role in the perception of reality, with implications for quantum physics, although this is contested.
  • Participants express varying levels of understanding and interest in the optical illusions presented, with some finding them engaging while others remain skeptical about their relevance to quantum physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on whether the topic of optical illusions is appropriate for the quantum physics forum, with some advocating for its relevance and others suggesting it belongs elsewhere. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the connection between perception and quantum physics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express confusion about the links provided and the nature of the optical illusions, indicating potential limitations in understanding or accessing the material discussed.

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Why did you post it in the quantum physics forum ?

No offense : I always liked this puzzle. But it should go somewhere else in my opinion :shy:
 
woah that was pretty fun
 
humanino said:
Why did you post it in the quantum physics forum ?

No offense : I always liked this puzzle. But it should go somewhere else in my opinion :shy:

The smallest of devation away from "true", can result in a false input of information observed (big-gap-missing observation).

Observation is what we rely on for perception of reality, but if you think observation has no baring on Quantum Physics, so be it, end of disscussion.
 
Very clever, but it ain't quantum physics. Off to Math with ye!
 
I see your point Olias. Not straightforward to me :shy:
 
How does that work-- i had to find alternate version-- the link u sent didn't work for me
 
Thiss seems to come up once every two months or so.

look at the two smaller triangles, do actually think they are similar, which they'd need to be for this paradox to actually be a paradox
 
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Hint: Take a screen shot, open it in paint, and move one triangle over the other. (try moving each on top of the other) :thumbs_up
 

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