May 2010 PMID 20192124

Looking through the Ames window.

Richard L Gregory

Mentions

5
Peak: 2 in Dec 2020
across 2 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

19,629,817
potential audience

Total likes

380,587

Video views

19,629,818

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Jul 2022

Where it's discussed

  • YouTube3 videos
  • Bluesky2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts mostly reflect curiosity or simple reactions to the optical illusion, with one explicitly referencing the 'signée' explanation by @veritasium, indicating some recognition of scientific context. The tone is casual and brief, which results in low scores for engagement and impact, but the mention of 'frustrating' suggests mild emotional response rather than deep contemplation.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The first post supports the explanation of the Ames window illusion, but the second post shows minimal agreement with the overall content.

InterestModerate interest

Posts indicate some interest, especially with the simple expression 'Weird stuff,' but overall enthusiasm is limited.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Both posts show minimal engagement, lacking detailed discussion or reflection beyond basic reactions.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions do not suggest a significant impact, as they are brief and lack elaboration or illustrative examples.

Abstract in brief

  • "Looking Through the Ames Window" is a story that focuses on how our perception of reality can be easily fooled, especially through visual illusions.
  • The narrative explores an optical illusion called the Ames window, which appears to be a normal rectangular window but is actually constructed in a way that tricks the eye into seeing a different shape and movement.
  • Through this story, readers learn about the principles of perception, how the brain interprets visual information, and how it can be misled by clever illusions.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Pierre Kerner
@ssaft.com · Bluesky

Une explication signée @veritasium de l'Illusion de la fenêtre d'Adelbert Ames, une des illusions les plus frustrantes qui soient. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0oc

Jan 5, 2021 View post →
G. Smith
@therealgsmith.com · Bluesky

Weird stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0oc

Dec 31, 2020 View post →

All mentions

Pierre Kerner
@ssaft.com · Bluesky

Une explication signée @veritasium de l'Illusion de la fenêtre d'Adelbert Ames, une des illusions les plus frustrantes qui soient. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0oc

Jan 5, 2021 View post →
G. Smith
@therealgsmith.com · Bluesky

Weird stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0oc

Dec 31, 2020 View post →