Beyond this predictive lag, illusions reveal several fascinating ways our brains take shortcuts: 1. Neural Efficiency and Shortcuts
Four illusions that reveal the hidden workings of your brain Illusion
: To help you navigate the world safely, your brain artificially increases the contrast between shades to make the edges of objects easier to see. This is why identical shades of gray can look like a gradient when placed next to different colors. 2. Biological Specialization Beyond this predictive lag