How I Know You Can’t Be Trusted

FACT: You can’t be trusted.

Well, at least your brain can’t.

How do I know? Because we magicians have discovered something long before the neuroscientists have. And the neuroscientists knew it long before the Internet figured it out in a big way this week.

Did you catch any of that Laurel/Yanny nonsense? If not, it’s basically an auditory version of “The Dress”. (You have seen the dress, right?) After I get you up to speed on these two, I’ll show you the newest one that is my absolute favorite.

First, here’s a picture of “The Dress.” Is it black and blue, or is it white and gold?

Answer: According the to manufacturer, it’s blue with black lace. (Personally, I see white and gold, clear as day. See? I can’t be trusted either.)

Next, here’s the audio clip that caused much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth this week. Does it say “Laurel” or does it say “Yanny”?

Answer: It actually says this:

Once again…ambiguity all around.

Now here’s a Facebook Live video where I use the very cool “McGurk Effect” to help you hear “Laurel.”

Finally, and my FAVORITE, is this little piece of brain-meltery:

Does it say “Brainstorm” or “Green Needle?”

Answer: You get to pick! Whichever one you think will be the one that you hear! You can even make yourself hear “Brain Needle” or “Green Storm.” How crazy is that???

Look, there’s no way around it. Your perception is a bit wonky. It’s bass-ackwards.

Here’s the big secret: seeing isn’t believing.

Believing is seeing.

So cut yourself some slack this week WHEN you make a mistake. And feel free to admit it. Just explain to everyone that you have a brain condition called “disambiguous perceptivity.” Sure, I made it up, but it sounds good. (At least, I THINK it sounds good.)

What do you see/hear? Comment below and let me know!

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