April 23, 2015
Originally posted November 19, 2010
Optical Illusions
Vision Scientist Studies Color Contrast, Illusions
By Sonja Patterson
“Your eyes may be playing tricks on you. Without your even knowing it.”
“The whole world is an illusion,” says Arthur Shapiro, a vision science researcher and psychology professor.
“It’s easy to believe that when you look out into the world, you’re seeing what’s really there and not just a representation of what’s really there. The distinction between our perceptions and reality is an important one, and people should understand it,” he adds, “as much as they can.”
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