Please can someone help explain the Pinnocchio Illusion?

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The discussion revolves around the Pinnocchio Illusion, specifically focusing on the phenomenon of creating illusionary movement through the application of vibrations to muscles. Participants express interest in understanding the mechanics behind this illusion and whether it can be generalized beyond the bicep.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the Pinnocchio Illusion as involving the sensation of finger movement and nose growth when vibrations are applied to the bicep while blindfolded.
  • Another participant seeks accessible references or further reading on the topic.
  • A humorous response suggests consulting "Jiminy Cricket," indicating a light-hearted approach to the inquiry.
  • A participant expresses curiosity about the workings of the illusion and reiterates the request for more reading or experimental suggestions.
  • One participant mentions "proprioception" as a related concept, implying its relevance to understanding the illusion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the interest in the Pinnocchio Illusion and its mechanics, but there is no consensus on specific references or explanations, and multiple viewpoints on how to explore the topic remain.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed explanations about the underlying mechanisms of the illusion and the dependence on personal experimentation for deeper understanding.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in sensory perception, psychology, experimental psychology, and those looking to explore illusions and proprioception may find this discussion relevant.

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I grasp the concept of the Pinnocchio Illsion but I am curious as to how it works?
The Pinnocchio Illusion is where you touch your nose whilst blindfolded and apply vibrations to your bicep, and this tricks your mind into thinking your finger is moving and therefore that your nose is growing.

I would like to learn more about this very specific phenomena, namely the ability to create illusionary movement through the application of vibrations to muscles. I assume that this is not specific to the bicep, and that the vibrations are simulating the bicep moving whilst relaxed - which makes your arm feel like it is extending.

Can anyone give me more reading on this? Or will this be an experiment job?
 
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Have you an accessible reference?
 
Ask Jiminy Cricket.
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some bloke said:
Summary:: I grasp the concept of the Pinnocchio Illsion but I am curious as to how it works?

Can anyone give me more reading on this? Or will this be an experiment job?
Interesting phenomenon. Have you tried simply search for it? Seems that at least a basic description of it is easily found, including various ways to perform the experiment yourself.
 
See "proprioception."
 
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