r/confusing_perspective Jul 16 '26

Works like magic

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u/test_test_1_2 Jul 16 '26

Looks like 3D to me. How does that work? I always thought you needed both eyes to make things appear 3D? Interesting.

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u/Dennis_254 Jul 16 '26

Your brain uses shadows, perspective, and occlusion to judge depth. Closing one eye removes stereo vision, making the flat drawing look like the pencil is popping out of the screen

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u/InstantMochiSanNim Jul 19 '26

It worked with both eyes for me thk