Steve Jobs: Double Perspective Illusion
In honor of Steve Jobs, someone created the following double perspective illusion. I’m not sure who created it but I wanted to share it. This double perspective illusion can be seen as a bite out of an apple – or as Steve Jobs’s shadow profile over the Apple logo. 309
Nisargadatta Maharaj: On Ending Fear
Once you realize that all comes from within, that the world in which you live is not projected onto you, but by you, your fear comes to an end. — Nisargadatta Maharaj
Audrey Hepburn: On People
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed. Never throw out anybody. — Audrey Hepburn, actress
Indra Nooyi: Assume Positive Intent
Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different. — Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo CEO
Perspective Illusions: Dancing with the Moon
Below is a wonderful collection of 12 perspective illusions using the moon: 1. Playing footsy with the moon. 2. Carrying the moon on your back. 3. The moon jumping through a hoop. 4. Painting the moon. 5. Lassoing the moon. 6. Holding the moon in your hands. 7. Reading by moonlight. 8. Measuring the moon. 9. […]
Dark Spiral Illusion
Here’s a beautiful spiral illusion. As the pattern spins in this gif, you can feel yourself sink into the spiral. The spiral aftereffect is also strong! Here’s what the graphic looks like when it’s not spinning:
NCIS Fortune Cookie
Today’s new friend is tomorrow’s family. – Fortune cookie from CBS’s NCIS TV show.
The Spiral Aftereffect
Here is an incredible example of The Spiral Aftereffect. Watch the spinning, moving gif below. Then look at a strong stationary pattern nearby. Watch that spin and bubble and move as well. That’s the spiral aftereffect.
The Spiral Tornado Illusion
The Spiral Tornado Illusion — Look at this spinning tornado for a few minutes and then look away at a strong pattern. Watch the pattern twirl and buzz! This is known as the spiral aftereffect. Also, check out this larger version. It also works very effectively.
The Circle Illusion
The Circle Illusion: How many circles do you see in the above graphic? You can leave your answer in the comments below.