Brain games. Season 2, episode 11, Illusion confusion /

Most people think that optical illusions are examples of ways our brain is FAILING us. But in this episode, you'll learn how optical illusions are a great way of revealing the powerful mechanisms at work that allow your brain to perceive three dimensions. Wonder junkie Jason Silva and deception...

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Other Authors: Edlitz, Mark (Producer), Nelson, Trey (Director), Nigro, Michael (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: District of Columbia : National Geographic, 2013.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Most people think that optical illusions are examples of ways our brain is FAILING us. But in this episode, you'll learn how optical illusions are a great way of revealing the powerful mechanisms at work that allow your brain to perceive three dimensions. Wonder junkie Jason Silva and deception specialist Apollo Robbins will put your mind through the test with an intricate set of illusions to see how easily your brain can be fooled.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 24, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (23 min.)
Playing Time:00:22:36