Wars seem to breed fantasy: hero worship, victory parades, exuberant patriotism, or “a war to end all wars.” Such fantasies are usually based on inflated expectations, grand illusions, or outright ...

Perception researchers have discovered many illusions where context affects perceived size and distance. A great example of this is the Ponzo illusion (reviewed in an earlier blog post). The Ponzo ...

Imagine slipping into a multiplayer VR version of Grand Theft Auto, racing cars against players scattered across the world. You see a red Corvette speeding beside you. You immediately grip the ...