Posts Tagged ‘Visual-Illusion’
Motivation, Visual Perception, and Brains
Why do we have brains? To survive (and perpetuate our genes). Not to be right, or make sense, or be logical. Which is the whole point behind evolutionary psychology, a very fun field. Anyway, 2 pieces today made me think of this. One, Could our big brains come from Neanderthals?, saying that “Neanderthals may have given…
Read More#9. Visual Illusion Brain Teaser
What do you see? Keep looking at it … Hint: You should be able to perceive two different images (but probably not at the same time) Brain science of what’s going on: This image is an example of an ambiguous illusion — a picture or object that requires perceptual switching between the alternative interpretations of figure and ground. And although…
Read MoreBrain Coach Answers: How Can I Be More Creative? Is Creativity a Part of Brain Fitness?
“Creativity is not just about the creation of an art object, or a piece of music, or a film, or the creation of a scientific project, but also about the creation of social relations and of cultural institutions,” says Antonio Damasio. “People rarely associate these latter areas with creativity, but anytime we produce something new,…
Read MoreThe limits of our perception and perfection: the Muller-Lyer Illusion
Let’s try this fun Muller-Lyer Illusion — Which of the 2 circles surrounded by other circles is bigger? Are you sure? Would you mind using a tape measure? Here’s a link to a neuropsychological explanation. More brain teaser games: Top 25 Brain Teasers, Games and Illusions Brain Teasers for each Cognitive Ability More Mind Teasers and…
Read More17. Exercise your visual brain with this optical illusion
Which square (A or B) is darker? Click HERE to discover the answer and explore a surprising phenomenon. Next brain teaser in SharpBrains’ top 25 series: #18. How many…
Read MoreVisual illusion, and relative sizes
Which of the 2 circles in the middle of their respective “constellations” is bigger”?  In reality? in your eyes? what is happening? do you see any implications for our daily lives?
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