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Al Seckel, a master of visual illusions and a cognitive neuroscientist, explores some of the perceptual illusions and eye tricks that fool our brains.

About Al Seckel

Cognitive neuroscientist Al Seckel explores how eye tricks can reveal the way the brain processes visual information -- or fails to do so. Among his other accomplishments: He co-created the Darwin... Read full bio »

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