
Ep65 "Why do brains so easily fall for magic tricks?"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Magic, Perception, and Neuroscience Collaboration
Exploring the use of illusions to study perception and consciousness, this chapter discusses the collaboration between magicians and scientists in studying neuromagic. Delving into the similarities and differences in performing magic for children versus adults, it highlights the intersection of magic and neuroscience in advancing cognitive research. The chapter also touches on the potential applications of understanding magic in diagnosing cognitive disorders, as well as the use of psychological techniques in manipulating audience perception during magic shows.
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