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8 MIND-BLOWING Optical Illusions - THESE ARE ALL STRAIGHT LINES
Here is a list of illusions in this video with references about them. 1. Hering Illusion http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/H/Herring_illusion.html 2. Cafe Wall Illusion...
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AMAZING CIRCLE ILLUSION! Optical Illusion Explained With Math
This incredible optical illusion shows how circular motion can result from linear motion! The reason we see the circle has to do with high school geometry. I explain why and give a formal mathematical proof in the video. My blog post for...
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How Logical Are You? The Irrationality Illusion Tricks Most
This video relates a cognitive bias ("irrational" decision) to an optical illusion (picture at 1:45). For more, check out my new book, "The Irrationality Illusion: How to Make Smart Decisions And Overcome Bias."...
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Crocodile Maths Problem That Stumped Scottish Students
This problem caused an uproar on social media because it was too hard, and it brought some Scottish students to tears (it gave many mathematicians crocodile tears...sorry I couldn't resist). Can you figure it out? A crocodile preys on a...