Why do we see illusions?

Title:
Why do we see illusions?
Speaker:
Mark Changizi
Description:

Why can't our extremely complex eyes render simple optical illusions? Surprise, surprise -- it comes back to the brain, which has only evolved to encounter natural stimuli. At TEDYouth 2012, Mark Changizi explains how the brain reckons with optical illusions.[Directed by TED Media].

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TED-Ed
Duration:
07:22