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Geometric illusions and environment: a study in Ghana.

G Jahoda

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Peak: 2 in Dec 2020

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The interactions mainly reflect slight reactions with minimal analysis, exemplified by expressions like 'Weird stuff' and referencing a visual illusion with a tone of frustration or casual curiosity. This indicates a general lack of deep engagement or strong opinions about the research, highlighting limited impact or interest amidst superficial comments.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The brief discussions indicate neither strong support nor disagreement with the study's ideas.

InterestNeutral interest

The posts demonstrate minimal curiosity, as seen in comments like 'Weird stuff' without elaboration.

EngagementLow engagement

Comments are superficial, with some dismissiveness, such as calling the illusion 'frustrating' or simply 'weird'.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions do not suggest that the publication influenced or changed opinions significantly.

Abstract in brief

The study explores how geometric illusions, visual tricks that make shapes or patterns appear different from what they really are, are influenced by the environment in Ghana.
It investigates how local cultural and environmental factors, such as lighting, architecture, and everyday surroundings, affect people's perception of these illusions.
The research aims to understand the relationship between the environment and visual perception to better grasp how context shapes our interpretation of visual information in Ghana.]

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All mentions

Understanding Perspective's Role in Trapezoid Illusions and Perception

This video explores how different viewpoints influence perception of trapezoid illusions, demonstrating the visual system's flexibility and the psychological processes behind how we interpret shapes.

Veritasium · Dec 31, 2020 15,697,590 views

Understanding the Ames Window Illusion and Perspective Effects on Visual Perception

The Ames Window illusion demonstrates how our perception of shapes and motion can be influenced by perspective. This video explores how viewpoints affect visual illusions and the brain's processing of geometric shapes…

Veritasium en español · Jul 27, 2021 3,930,699 views

GeoScience.net

@GeoSciences · X

Geometric illusions and environment: a study in Ghana https://t.co/GVXkTAwKfz

Feb 12, 2024 · 401 followers View post →

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 →