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Optical illusions show how the human brain does not simply “see” the world like a camera. Instead, the brain constantly interprets colors, shapes, light, movement, and patterns to build what it believes reality looks like. Sometimes that interpretation can be inaccurate, which is why illusions can trick people into seeing motion that is not there, hidden images, impossible shapes, or colors that appear to change. Illusions are fascinating because they reveal how powerful and predictive the brain really is. The mind uses past experiences, context, depth, shadows, and expectations to make quick decisions about what we are looking at. In many cases, the brain fills in missing information automatically, which helps humans process the world faster but can also create visual mistakes. Beyond simple images, illusions also exist in sound, memory, and perception. People can mishear words, remember events differently, or interpret situations in ways influenced by emotion and expectation. This is why illusions are often studied in psychology, neuroscience, art, and even magic performances. What makes illusions so interesting is that they remind us reality is not always experienced exactly the same way by everyone. Two people can look at the same image and notice completely different things, showing how perception is shaped not only by the eyes, but by the brain itself.

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