G. Smith
@therealgsmith.com · Bluesky
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March 1966 PMID 5938499
The effect of verbal suggestion on the reversal rate of the Ames Trapezoid illusion.
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Peak: 2 in Dec 2020
across 2 sources since Dec 2020
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Dec 2020 – Jul 2022Where it's discussed
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AI synopsis
What people are saying
The discussions highlight a general interest in the Ames Trapezoid illusion, with one post referencing a detailed explanation by @veritasium, indicating an appreciation for understanding complex perceptual phenomena, while the other simply notes the illusion as 'weird'. The tone varies from educational to casual curiosity, contributing to a neutral overall assessment.
AgreementNeither agree nor disagree
The discussions show a neutral stance, with one post providing an explanation while the other simply labeling the illusion as 'weird', showing neither strong support nor disagreement.
InterestModerate interest
The conversation indicates curiosity, especially around the explanation of the illusion, but overall remains modest in engagement.
EngagementNeutral engagement
Few posts engage deeply with the research details; they mainly acknowledge the illusion with limited analysis or discussion.
ImpactNeutral impact
The posts reflect an initial curiosity rather than a strong influence or meaningful impact of the publication on their perceptions or awareness.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates how verbal suggestions can influence whether people see the Ames Trapezoid illusion as a shape that changes or stays the same, focusing on how often the illusion can be "reversed" based on suggestion.
- Results suggest that verbal suggestions significantly impact viewers' perceptions, increasing the likelihood of experiencing a reversal of the illusion.
- The findings highlight the power of suggestion in perceptual illusions, indicating that our expectations and instructions can alter how we interpret visual information.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPierre 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
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Veritasium · Dec 31, 2020
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Veritasium en español · Jul 27, 2021
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Understanding Perspective and Illusions in Visual Perception
This video explores how viewpoint influences trapezoid illusions and highlights the psychological mechanisms behind visual perception and how the brain interprets geometric shapes.
Veritasium Català · Jul 30, 2022
1,529 views
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
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G. Smith
@therealgsmith.com · Bluesky
Weird stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBap_Lp-0oc
Dec 31, 2020
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