In this video, the concept of video as an optical illusion is explored. It explains how a series of still pictures, when played in rapid succession, create the illusion of movement. The video also demonstrates this concept through a...

We make a lot of assumptions about the things we see without even thinking about it. We fill in visual gaps based on information from past experiences. This is called unconscious inference. Learn how and why we do this.

Perspective illusion allows us to see two dimensional images as three dimensional. Learn how the human brain's interpretation and perception of patterns fills in the gap of these images to allow us to see depth when it is not actually...

A blue sky and fluffy bright clouds are things that are seen around the world. The atmosphere presents a multitude of sights and phenomena using light, air, water droplets, ice crystals, and dust. Many of the phenomena give clues to...

Unmasking is extreme form of criticism that is becoming increasingly prevalent in social science and everyday discourse where individuals are accused of being fraudulent and ideas are exposed as illusions, making debate and argument...

The Elements of Poetry - Figurative language, meter and rhyme, simile, and metaphor . these are a few of the many topics explored in this lively video tour through the genre of poetry. Other elements illustrated in the program include:...