Optical illusion: Is it circles or rectangles?
Life is not all black and white after all. Well, not according to scientists at least. Though we may think that the world is exactly as we see it, studies about optical illusion suggest that it is far more complex.
Optical illusion is the best way to challenge the brain. This optical illusion will give you a run for your money. Created by Stanford vision scientist Anthony Norcia, this optical illusion, known as the Coffer illusion, was crowned the Best Illusion of 2006. This illusion will certainly leave you in circles. It's complex, just like the world, and will push you to look beyond what you see.
What are optical illusions
An optical illusion is a fascinating phenomenon where the human brain finds it difficult to understand visual information, causing us to perceive images differently from reality.
These illusions come in all sizes and shapes! There are patterns, colours, shapes, or motions that deceive the eyes. Optical illusions reveal the complex interplay between our eyes and brain. They are the best examples to understand how perception is not always an accurate reflection of the physical world.
Let the game begin
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Now for the moment we all were waiting for. Don't worry this is more than just a visual trick. Consider this illusion as a window into how culture, experience, and biology play a role in shaping perception.
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Look at this Coffer illusion. Do you see rectangles or circles? Don't worry, there's no right or wrong answer here. This
illusion
shows that the perception is shaped by many factors, including cultural background.
A recent
study
by researchers at the London School of Economics examined how different cultures perceive the Coffer illusion. Participants from the United States and the United Kingdom were more likely to see rectangles first.
However, people from rural communities in Namibia were more likely to see circles.
Researchers believe this difference comes from environmental exposure. People in Western, urban societies, often referred to as 'WEIRD' (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic), grow up in built environments filled with straight lines and right angles. On the other hand, rural Namibians live in areas where rounded forms, such as circular huts.
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What's the answer though
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The right answer for you is what you saw. It could be rectangles or circles. At first glance, people see a grid of rectangles. But if you look closer, you will be able to see a set of 16 circles slowly emerge from the background. Don't doubt your brain, it may just be doing what it does best - perceiving the world on its own terms.
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