Al Seckel: Visual illusions that show how we (mis)think

The video explores the connection between illusions and happiness, emphasizing how violated expectations can lead to joy. It demonstrates various perceptual tricks and illusions, engaging the audience in interactive experiences. The speaker discusses priming, design, and historical uses of illusions, highlighting works by artists like da Vinci and Holbein. Modern designers such as Scott Kim and Shigeo Fukuda are showcased for their innovative illusionary creations. The talk concludes with new illusions, aiming to bring joy and happiness to the audience.

Explain the concept of trompe l'oeil as described in the lecture.

What does the speaker suggest about the differences in perception between males and females?

What are some of the new types of illusions the speaker has created?

How does the speaker relate the concept of joy to the audience's experience?