PUT THE PUZZLE TO THE PUZZLE

INTRO:-

Do you believe in magic? cross your index and middle finger, and then place a pencil between it....... okay before that you have to do the same on your hand or finger whatever you want. Just put a pencil, then two pencils. You can feel that absolutely the particular numbers of that (pencil) you touched on your skin. but but but when you cross your finger the one pencil becomes 2x, looks unreal.

Puzzled !

It is because of the 'Aristotle illusion'. Aristotle's illusion, often referred to as 'Aristotle's illusion of crossed fingers' is a perceptual phenomenon that highlights the intriguing way that the brain processes visual information . When you cross two of your fingers, particularly the index fingers, and place one on the top of the other, they appear to fuse together and create the illusion of a single thicker finger. The optical illusion is a simple yet fascinating example of how our brain interprets visual cues and depth perception.

Cause

The illusion occurs because our brain relies on a variety of visual cues to understand the three-dimensional world around us. When two separate objects overlap, as in the case of crossed fingers, our brain interprets this as a single object in the foreground . It perceives the overlapping area as a single, solid mass, creating the illusion of a thicker finger. That’s why you feel one thing (here pencil) to be two.

Aristotle, a renowned philosopher and polymath, didn't specifically study this illusion, as it was likely observed and noted by many over time. However, it demonstrates how Aristotle's ideas about perception, observation, and the mind's role in interpreting the world can be applied to such everyday phenomena. Our perception is not always a direct reflection of reality, and illusion like this remind us of the complex and subjective nature of human perception.

YOU HAVE X-RAY VISION

Nope, I'm not kidding , you do have x-ray vision. Okay cool, and think you are watching a very interesting movie on Netflix , and having some chips and a cold drink. You waved your hand in front of your eyes, or you just put your index finger too close to your eye, with another eye closed. Does that make any difference? You can also see the movie scene clearly, isn’t it?

The concept of ‘x-ray vision’ in the way it’s often depicted in science fiction, where someone can see through objects like a finger using their eyes, does not exist in reality. The human eye does not have the capability to see through solid objects like bones using X- ray vision or any form of vision. The human eye can only perceive visible light, which is a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Here comes the question then why?

So it is because you’re focusing on something, your brain plays a crucial role in processing visual information to help you focus on objects while blurring out what’s in the foreground or background . This phenomenon is known as “ depth of field” and is a result of the way your eyes and brain work together. The human eye has a finite depth of field , meaning it can only keep a certain range of distance in sharp focus at any given time. When you consciously focus on a specific object, your eye adjusts its focus to bring the object into sharp clarity. Simultaneously, objects at different distances from the point of focus become progressively more blurred.

Eyes possess an extraordinary superpower: the ability to capture and interpret the world's rich tapestry.

So from now on, do not doubt your eyes, because they have superpowers.