R. L. Gregory, (Richard Langton Gregory)

Richard L. Gregory was a British psychologist renowned for his work in perception and visual illusions. He explored how the brain interprets sensory information, revealing that perceptions are constructive processes influenced by prior knowledge, expectations, and experience. Gregory demonstrated that illusions occur because the brain makes best-guess assumptions about the world, which can sometimes lead us astray. His research advanced understanding of visual perception, highlighting that what we see is not just raw data from our eyes but an active interpretation of sensory inputs. Gregory’s insights have influenced psychology, neuroscience, and the understanding of how we perceive reality.