Essay On Illusions

Illusions remind us that what we see is not always exactly what it is. There are many definitions of illusion, but only one that is important to this research- “an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience” (Oxford Dictionary). Illusions have a large impact in our lifestyles and how we see the world. My perspectives and my research question were derived from the sources Looking Glass House and 3D Pavement Art from the Ap Seminar Stimulus Materials. Illusions can change our perspectives and perceptions of reality. We all know that illusions can change how we see events or even physical objects, but the question is how do they change our look on events and objects and why do illusions exist anyways. What is the

While everything to you sides seems like a blur, what is directly in front of you is clear as day. This adaptation of our brain to perceive what is truly important helped our ancestors survive, and is still vital to humans today. Some science on illusions is not about the survival of the human race though. Illusions are also just a helpful way to give us a window into how our neural circuits in our brain create an image of the world around us (Macknik). Illusions work alongside with our biases and previous experiences to create the visual stimulus of the world we see. Illusions are created by a number of factors. These factors include: contrast, motion, time, coloring, movement, luminance, shadowing, cognitivity, and our auditory senses. All these factors allow for our eyes and brain to recognize illusions and see things that just normally cannot be. When you look at something, you see nothing but the light being reflected off of it, into your retinas, which then displays an image for your brain to interpret through electrical impulses, and that is what you see. The whole process stated above takes around a tenth of a second for your body to complete, but our eyes are receiving a constant stream of light, which is an incredible