Train Track Illusion
Another excellent example of how our brains are conditioned to understand the concept of perspective, even when there is none. The line at the top of this image appears to be much longer than the line at the bottom. That is because we think it is further away. Obviously it is not. Measure it and you will see.
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Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 ¶ Permalink URL for Trackbacks
Another excellent example of how our brains are conditioned to understand the concept of perspective, even when there is none. The line at the top of this image appears to be much longer than the line at the bottom. That is because we think it is further away. Obviously it is not. Measure it and you will see.Click on the image to enlarge it to FULL SIZE
Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 ¶ Permalink URL for Trackbacks
Google Video of the Day
Courtesy of Video.KiTT.NeT
» Send a message to any automobile driver in the world!
27/10/08 16:00 from The Unofficial Google Video Blog
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