Sometimes our brain gets confused and misunderstands what the eyes tell it.
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We've never needed Oculus Rift to provide immersive experiences – they've been around for as long as we have.
Visual illusions, such as the rabbit-duck (shown above) and café wall (shown below) are fascinating because they remind us of the discrepancy between perception and reality. But our knowledge of such illusions…
It may seem silly to ask yourself if your index finger is part of your body, but that question is actually perfectly reasonable in neuroscience research - and has led to important insights into key brain…
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Patrick T. Allen is a Friend of The Conversation.
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