Can You Switch Your Brain's Perception? Left vs. Right Brain Video Experiment

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The forum discussion centers on the perception of a spinning dancer, which can be seen rotating either clockwise or counterclockwise, and its implications on brain dominance theories. Participants share personal experiences of switching perceptions and express skepticism about the correlation between this ability and IQ levels, particularly the claim that switching indicates an IQ above 160. The conversation also touches on the oversimplification of left-brain versus right-brain functions, referencing Jill Bolte Taylor's book on her stroke experience and the complexities of brain function related to language and perception.

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Still find it very entertaining.

Has anyone been able to see her swinging to and fro (side to side) without going round ?

I can do this by focusing on her swinging foot, and telling myself that it's just swinging, instead of going round.
 

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