Perceptual Illusions

Perceptual illusions are images or sounds that trick our senses into perceiving something different from reality. They reveal how our brain interprets sensory information based on context, prior knowledge, and expectations. For example, some illusions make static images appear to move or cause colors to seem different than they are. These illusions highlight the active process of perception—our brain doesn't simply record the world but interprets it, which can sometimes lead to mistakes or surprising effects. Overall, perceptual illusions demonstrate the fascinating ways our mind constructs reality, often differently from what our senses objectively detect.