Hong Kong skyscrapers appear to fall in real-world illusion
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 16:00
in Psychology & Sociology
No matter how we jump, roll, sit, or lie down, our brain manages to maintain a visual representation of the world that stays upright relative to the pull of gravity. But a new study of rider experiences on the Hong Kong Peak Tram, a popular tourist attraction, shows that specific features of the environment can dominate our perception of verticality, making skyscrapers appear to fall.