Another quirky experiment you can do at home, courtesy of world renowned psychologist and magician Richard Wiseman.
The Vanishing Head Illusion (Video)
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Susan Cain: The Power of Introverts (Video)
In this video Susan Cain distinguishes between introversion and shyness, and discusses the current cultural bias which favors extroversion in schools and in the workplace. She argues that solitude is often an essential ingredient for independent thinking and that introverts should not be stigmatized for seeking it out. Cain also emphasizes the point that introverts are a vital creative resource in tackling current world problems and that their talents and abilities should be encouraged and celebrated.
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The Incredible Shade Illusion (Video)
Youtube user brusspup’s remake of Edward Adelson’s classic checkered illusion. Continue reading
Are You A Compulsive Hoarder? – Infographic
We all know someone who is an avid collector. Maybe your brother collects comic books or your uncle collects antique statues. Some collectors collect in hopes that their collection will someday be worth millions, while others are driven by a love of collecting and the pursuit of a complete set. But what happens when collecting goes from being a pleasurable experience to something that takes over the life of the collector, making them a pariah and forcing them to live an unhealthy lifestyle? Continue reading
Human Perception: The Amazing Waterfall Illusion (Video)
Have you ever seen falling water come to a stop in mid-air? How about water flowing UP a waterfall? If you haven’t, then please watch this amazing video created by Youtube user “brusspup.” This is one of those incredible illusions that leaves observers gaping in wonder and completely lays bare the stark limitations of human perception. Continue reading