Illusion Series 1: Literal Illusions

by Don Berg
(Portland, OR, USA)

In this first installment we visit literal illusions and over the course of the series I will share scientific perspectives on cognitive illusions that affect our lives in other, more subtle, ways. In this series I am sharing a variety of perspectives on illusions. In particular I want to lay a foundation that supports my claim that education is a process of disillusionment.

In the TED Talk Al Seckel shows how illusions affect our happiness.



URL: http://www.ted.com/talks/al_seckel_says_our_brains_are_mis_wired.html

EyeTricks illusion site

At Discover Magazine Blog Bad Astronomy Phil Plait shares a great illusion and concludes that what you see is NOT what you get!

Illusion Series:

1: Literal Illusions

2: Illusions of Knowing The World

3: The Illusion of Knowing Our Own Minds

4: Illusions of Evil

5: Illusions of Good

6: Illusions About Our Global Society