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How Illusions Can Explain Reality

We’ve all seen optical illusions, but have you ever wondered why and how they trick us? In this video students will learn what is happening in our minds that alow us to see things that aren’t actually there with the right primer. It is a fascinating look into our brains. This is a great educational video for math and science classes as well as art classes. After watching this video, students could use what they’ve learned to create their own illusions.

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