TLDR;
The video presents an optical illusion using two tables that appear different in size and shape but are actually identical. The illusion works by using the perspective created by the legs drawn under the tables, tricking the brain into perceiving them as 3D objects viewed from different angles. Removing the legs reveals that the tables are indeed the same, demonstrating how easily our perception can be manipulated.
- Optical illusion with identical tables
- Perspective tricks the brain
- Removing legs reveals the truth
The Illusion Explained [0:00]
The video starts by showing two tables placed side by side. One table appears long and thin, while the other looks short and wide. Despite their different appearances, measuring the tables would reveal that they are actually the same size and shape. The illusion is created by the way the legs are drawn under the shapes, which tricks the brain into perceiving the tables as 3D objects viewed from different angles. This perspective manipulation causes the mind to stretch one table and squash the other, even though they are identical. Removing the legs from the image eliminates the perspective illusion, revealing that the tables are indeed the same size and shape. This demonstration highlights how easily the brain can be fooled by visual cues and perspective.