tilting-illusion

The tilting illusion occurs when straight lines or areas are perceived as slanted or tilted due to the influence of surrounding patterns or contextual cues. Our brain interprets visual information based on patterns, contrasts, and angles, which can sometimes distort the actual orientation of objects. For example, lines that are objectively straight may appear tilted because of nearby shapes or the way light and shadow are arranged, leading to a perception that they are slanted when they are not. This illustrates how our visual system can be fooled by context, revealing the complex ways our brain processes spatial information.