Scientists have finally figured out the mystery behind one of the most baffling optical illusions and it isn't how our brains process it.
Optical illusions are tricky little things. Often they can leave us scratching our heads, trying to figure out how the illusion is tricking our eyes and our brain. One type of illusion, known as a “simultaneous contrast illusion,” may finally have an explanation, though, according to a new study.
So how do these optical illusions create so much confusion in our brains? Well, according to new research published in the journal, the explanation behind this illusion’s trickiness comes down to a limitation in our eyes. Previously, researchers believed it was an issue with our brain’s processing power. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case, according to these new findings.
. Dr. Troscianko says there is a limit to just how quickly the neurons in our eyes can fire, and that previous research into these illusions has failed to consider how those limitations might impact how we perceive the illusions themselves.It’s a really intriguing discovery and one that is, as the doctor explained, turning our beliefs on their heads. We have seen science disprove human hypotheses before. Every step advances our knowledge of how bodies function.
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