Visual illusions to tease our brains and minds

Why Opti­cal Illu­sions Like These Make Your Brain Go Hay­wire (Wired): “Uni­ver­si­ty of Bris­tol researchers dis­cov­ered this illu­sion in the ear­ly 1970s while look­ing at the tiled wall of a café. Hence the name, Café Wall Illu­sion. The gray lines in between the rows of white and black squares seem to con­verge, but they are…

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Update: Four Essential Yet Overlooked Facts About Your Brain

Time for Sharp­Brains’ Decem­ber 2013 e‑newsletter, fea­tur­ing a vari­ety of resources, brain teasers and arti­cles. Enjoy the reading…and Hap­py Hol­i­days! Fea­tured resources: Arti­cle: 4 Essen­tial (and Over­looked) Facts About Your Brain and Your Mind (via Cre­ativ­i­ty Post) Video: How to Opti­mize Brain Health and Per­for­mance at Any Age (via New York Pub­lic Library and YouTube) Book dis­count: The Sharp­Brains Guide…

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