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Seeing is Believing? The Secrets of Visual Illusions Unveiled

12:00pm-1:00pm on Sunday 30 March
3:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday 30 March

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Department of Psychology, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Downing Street, CB2 3EB

"Seeing is Believing? The Secrets of Visual Illusions Unveiled" is a journey into the mesmerizing world of optical illusions, specially designed for young, inquisitive minds. Prepare to be amazed as cognitive neuroscientist Prof Paul Bays unveils the secrets behind some of the most baffling visual tricks. From mysterious images that seem to move on their own, to colours that play hide and seek, this talk explores how our brains and eyes work together to interpret the world around us – and sometimes get it entirely wrong! A playful exploration of perception, this talk will challenge young minds to question what they see and encourage them to look beyond the obvious.

Event hosted by the Dept. of Psychology (www.psychol.cam.ac.uk).

Booking/Registration is: RECOMMENDED

Additional Information

Age: All Ages, Children under 12
Format: Talk, Family Weekend
Timing: In person
Cost: 0
Event Capacity: 70
Theme: Discovery
Accessibility: Step-free access, Accessible toilet

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