Optical Illusions: Hear the Difference!

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In summary: Escher's work. The trick here is that they are actually 3-D models, not 2-D. When looking at these images, you can change your perspective at will, causing the figures to appear differently. This may be due to recalling different memories. Additionally, when presented with an optical illusion, it is common to anticipate the resulting trick or change in perception.
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Optical Illusions

Turn on [edit: off] your sound:
http://www.liquidgeneration.com/sabotage/optical_sabotage.asp

eh..I didn't have time to finish this earlier. I just now saw the end. :wink:
 
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Once both figures are seen, I can change perspective at will. Does anyone know what is happening when I do this? Is this simply a matter of recalling a different memory?
 
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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Optical Illusions
Turn on [edit: off] your sound
I turned the sound on
 
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Old one...
Every time I see some picture/movie/animation on the net that says "look for n seconds at something" I know what's coming to me :wink:
 
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Here's a couple more.

Renderings I did based on Escher's work. (the trick here is that these are 3-D models, not 2-D).

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/_uimages/escher2.jpg

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/ascend1.jpg
 
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Originally posted by Ivan SeekingIs this simply a matter of recalling a different memory?
I think so too. But I don't know why I couldn't count how many black spots are there in Optical Illusion 1.

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/_uimages/escher2.jpg

http://home.teleport.com/~parvey/ascend1.
These 2 pictures are very famous
 
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1. What are optical illusions?

Optical illusions are visual tricks or distortions that can cause us to perceive something differently than how it actually exists in reality.

2. How do optical illusions work?

Optical illusions work by exploiting the limitations and biases of our visual system. Our eyes and brain work together to create our perception of the world, but sometimes this system can be fooled by certain patterns, colors, or shapes, resulting in an illusion.

3. Why do people experience optical illusions differently?

People experience optical illusions differently because our brains are wired differently and we all have unique perceptual experiences. Additionally, factors such as age, culture, and past experiences can also play a role in how we perceive optical illusions.

4. Can optical illusions be used to study the brain?

Yes, optical illusions are often used in neuroscience research to study how the brain processes visual information and to understand the underlying mechanisms of perception.

5. Are there different types of optical illusions?

Yes, there are several different types of optical illusions, including geometric illusions, cognitive illusions, and physiological illusions. Each type works in a different way to deceive our perception.

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