Good continuation

Good continuation is a principle in visual perception that suggests we tend to perceive lines and edges as continuing smoothly, rather than changing direction abruptly. When viewing complex images, our minds naturally connect elements that follow a common path or pattern, making them appear as part of a single, continuous object. This tendency helps us interpret scenes efficiently by grouping related parts together, even when they are partially obscured or interrupted. In essence, our visual system prefers the simplest, most continuous interpretation of visual information, facilitating coherent perception of complex environments.