Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience

Question of Perception Celebration Event

Question of Perception Celebration Event, 29 April 2017

As the Glasgow Science Centre opened their new exhibition, A Question of Perception, researchers from the CSPE were there with a research stall on Illusion and the Senses to stimulate interest by bringing interactive exhibits and expert knowledge to the visiting public.  

CSPE Co-ordinator: Dr Jennifer Corns Professor Fiona Macpherson
CSPE Researchers: Dr Derek Brown, Dr Jennifer Corns, and Professor Fiona Macpherson 

Interactive exhibits

Interactive exhibits included:

• ‘Reverspective’ 3D images with apparently move in unusual ways relative to observers
• ‘Mirascope’ 3D optical illusion of an object
• 'Hyperscope' that increases 3D depth perception
• McGurk effect audiovisual illusion
• Hollow mask illusion
• Animated transparencies causing motion illusions
• Spinning motion aftereffect disc
• Ambiguous sweets that are both nice and nasty
• Jelly beans that you taste with your nose
• Nice and Nasty Sweets