New Insights into Visual Rabbit Illusion Challenge Perception

Kyushu University study reveals how rapid light flashes mislead the brain, questioning the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

Researchers discovered that the brain misplaces the second flash near the midpoint, regardless of its actual position.
The study indicates that the visual saltation illusion occurs even when the flashes are not in a straight line.
Findings suggest that our brain uses future events to reinterpret past visual information, a process called postdiction.
The research highlights the potential for AI to further investigate the mechanisms of visual illusions.
Implications extend to understanding visual processing and improving the reliability of peripheral vision.