16min chapter

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Ep31 rebroadcast "Why do we see #TheDress differently?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

The Perception Paradox

This chapter explores the captivating ways in which our expectations shape visual and auditory perception, highlighting famous examples like 'The Dress' and the 'Yanny or Laurel' audio clip. It emphasizes how two individuals can perceive the same stimuli differently due to their brain's processing of ambiguous information. The discussion also examines the neuroscience behind these perceptual oddities, illustrating the brain's active role in interpreting reality and reducing ambiguity.

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