24 Oct '09 00:14>
I know this seems silly, but if you will, please define the word 'illusion'.
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesThere can be illusions with other senses, but the reason why I would disclude them is that the other senses are not as keen as vision - provided one has sufficient vision. Sure, the other senses can be fooled but that's easily done and if one is using all their senses, to the extent possible, then the optical illusion is the most convincing one and the one that the observer is most likely to trust, or be deceived by.
There are a variety of auditory illusions.
Originally posted by BadwaterIgnore this, I hit the wrong button, it's late, and I have an early morning.😕
There can be illusions with other senses, but the reason why I would disclude them is that the other senses are not as keen as vision - provided one has sufficient vision. Sure, the other senses can be fooled but that's easily done and if one is using all their senses, to the extent possible, then the optical illusion is the most convincing one and the one e. Yes, technically, illusions can happen with other senses but visual illusions stand apart.
Originally posted by BadwaterI largely agree with your reasoning, however it is interesting to be able to define whether noises or 'voices' are coming from outside your head or inside it. Or neither.
There can be illusions with other senses, but the reason why I would disclude them is that the other senses are not as keen as vision - provided one has sufficient vision. Sure, the other senses can be fooled but that's easily done and if one is using all their senses, to the extent possible, then the optical illusion is the most convincing one and the one ...[text shortened]... e. Yes, technically, illusions can happen with other senses but visual illusions stand apart.