Crystal (Eye) Ball: Study Says Visual System Equipped With "Future Seeing Powers"
New research categorizes more than 50 types of illusions that help us perceive the present Catching a football. Maneuvering through a room full of people. Jumping out of the way when a golfer yells “fore.” Most would agree these seemingly simple actions require us to perceive and quickly respond to a situation. Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark Changizi argues they require something more — our ability to foresee the future.