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Camouflage: The Art of Concealment and Visual Perception
In this video, we explore the fascinating concept of camouflage. From military uniforms to animals blending into their surroundings, we delve into the science behind this adaptive ability. Discover how our visual system and perception...
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Learning from Optical Illusion Artists
Learn how some artists use a combination of negative space, light, and dimension to create compelling optical illusions.
Next Animation Studio
The Dress: science explains why some see it as white and gold and others see it as blue and black
A photograph of a cocktail dress went viral online recently after it had people divided on whether the dress was actually white with a gold lace trim, or blue with a black lace trim. The dress, designed by British clothing company,...
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The Flash Faced Distortion Effect
In this video, we explore the flash faced distortion effect, an intriguing optical illusion that distorts our perception of faces. By focusing on a central point and using our peripheral vision, the faces in the video appear caricatured...
The Art Assignment
Explore a place you see every day. | Assaf Evron | The Art Assignment
We visit Assaf Evron in Chicago to consider how photography can help us see the familiar places we visit everyday differently.
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Exploring Temporal Perception
In this video, we explore the fascinating topic of temporal illusion and how humans perceive time differently. We discuss various theories and examples of temporal illusions, such as the telescoping effect and the oddball effect. Join us...
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Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune: Temporal distortion
What is temporal distortion? What is the difference between depersonalization and derealization? What are metacognitive deficits? Time Perception with Dr Devin Terhune, Part 3
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Anaglyphs: How 3D Glasses Work and Their History
This video provides a brief explanation of anaglyphs and how they work, particularly in relation to 3D movies. It explores the history of anaglyphs, their use in various mediums such as comic books and advertisements, and the way they...
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Optical Illusion Art Appreciation
Things aren't always what they seem to be at first glance. Look at examples of artwork that appears first as one thing, then begins to look like something very different.
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Artistic Optical Illusions
This video explores the concept of optical illusions in art, highlighting how arrangements and compositions can deceive our perception. It showcases various examples, including images formed by branches and sidewalk art that create...
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The Barbershop Pole: History, Illusion, and Visual Perception
Let's explore the history and visual illusion of the barbershop pole. Originally a symbol of bloodletting, the pole's rotating stripes create a paradox in our perception of motion. Through research conducted by psychologists in the 20th...
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The Fascinating Ways Our Brain Interprets Images
This video explores how our eyes and brain interpret images and showcases various optical illusions. It demonstrates how focusing on one thing can make another disappear and how our brain can be tricked into perceiving images...
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Pareidolia: The Phenomenon of Seeing Faces Everywhere
This video explores the psychological phenomenon of pareidolia, where our brains perceive patterns and faces in random stimuli. It explains how pareidolia is responsible for seeing faces in objects, such as car grilles, and even...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
A Categorical Breakdown
In part 4 of INET's interview with Amar Bhidé, he says that faulty regulatory categorizations encourage poor evaluations of assets and a false sense of confidence
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Exploring Impossible Figures and Optical Illusions
This video explores the concept of impossible figures, which are images that appear logically consistent but seem impossible to construct. It showcases various examples, including the famous impossible triangle, rotating heads, and...
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Understanding the Muller-Lyer Illusion
In this video, we explore the concept of visual illusions and how our perception of objects can differ from person to person. Using the Muller-Lyar illusion as an example, we delve into different theories that attempt to explain why...
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The Octave Illusion
In this video, the Octave illusion is explored, where listeners perceive a single continuous two-tone chord that switches between ears and pitches. Interestingly, right-handed individuals tend to hear the high tone on the right and the...
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Exploring Optical Illusions: Tricks of Perception and Perspective
In this video, we explore three fascinating optical illusions that challenge our perception of size, color, and perspective. Test yourself on some these illusions and learn what is really going on.
The Wall Street Journal
Real Talk .
Author, therapist and podcast host Esther Perel on the art of hard conversations in the C-suite, and why "relationship intelligence" is missing at work.
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The Moon Illusion
The size of the moon is constant, so why does it sometimes seem bigger and sometimes seem smaller? This is called the Moon Illusion. Learn what causes this optical illusion and how to overcome it.
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Trusting Your Gut: The Power of Intuition
This video explores the concept of gut feelings and intuition. It discusses how our subconscious mind gathers information from our surroundings and alerts us through physical sensations or instincts. It emphasizes the importance of...
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The Power of Lateral Inhibition Lateral Inhibition
In this video, we explore the concept of lateral inhibition, which is the process by which neighboring neurons in our brain pathway inhibit each other. This phenomenon enhances our visual system's ability to respond to edges of a...
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Aviation Illusions: The Peculiar Sensory Phenomenon Pilots Face
Flying a plane comes with its own set of unique sensory illusions. Learn about the cause and effect of some of these illusions, from the Graveyard Spiral to the Black Hole Effect. Illusions part 7/11
The Business Professor
Persuasive Negotiation Tactics - Central Route
This Video Explains Persuasive Negotiation Tactics - Central Route