A MIND-BENDING optical illusion may reveal something about your memories depending on what you see in the image.
Optical illusions utilize many factors to confuse the human brain, such as color and shape.
One TikTok user with the handle @CharlesMeriot illustrates this in a 15-second reel.
In the video, Charles displays a green and yellow image that can be perceived in two different ways.
Some people may see two crocodiles facing each other first, while others may see an eagle mid-flight.
“What did you see first,” the TikTok content creator asked his viewers.
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“If you saw the crocodiles first, it means you have a fierce personality, you’re very aggressive but you’re looking for a relationship right now,” Charles said.
“If you saw the eagle first, it means that you’re very proud, you embrace opportunity, and you’ll step on other people if they get in your way,” he added.
While many people believe that optical illusions can reveal something about your personality, this isn’t proven science.
However, this optical illusion, known as an ambiguous illusion, can reveal the inner workings of the human brain.
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How does this optical illusion work?
Ambiguous illusions play up light, color and shapes to trigger your optic impulses.
These optic impulses are then relayed through your optic nerve to your brain where it instantaneously begins to interpret information, experts at eye-care company Clear Eyes explained:
“This is where the disconnect occurs that ‘tricks’ your brain into seeing—or not seeing—what’s really there.”
Memories are also involved
Memories and personal experiences also play a role in the interpretation of ambiguous image optical illusions, according to new studies.
“Think of your working memory as your mind’s eye—the little nuggets of data your brain retains for short periods of time,” experts at Clear Eyes noted. “While these memories may only be temporarily stored in your brain, they influence your perception.”
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“This means your memories impact how you interpret ambiguous images, which explains why people see different images first.”
“Things like your age, education and life experiences sway your brain’s thinking. See? Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you after all!”
