Shepard's Tables

Shepard’s Tables is a psychological experiment that demonstrates how people perceive and interpret visual information differently based on their expectations. It features two tables—one appears wider but shorter, and the other narrower but taller—yet both are actually the same size. The experiment shows that our brains often rely on contextual cues, leading us to misjudge dimensions. Essentially, it reveals that perception isn’t just about raw data; our expectations and visual context significantly influence how we see and interpret shapes and sizes.