科普｜方还是圆 文化环境影响“所见”

Core Insights - A cross-cultural study on visual illusions indicates that one's environment and cultural background can shape visual perception, affecting how individuals interpret shapes like squares and circles [1][2] Group 1: Research Findings - The study involved three groups: individuals from Western industrialized societies (UK and US), residents of remote villages in Namibia, and semi-urban Namibian town residents [1] - In the "Cabinet Illusion" test, 97% of participants from the UK and US first perceived a square, while 96% of remote village residents first saw a circle [1] - The differences in perception are attributed to the surrounding environments, with industrial societies being surrounded by square buildings, while traditional Namibian villages consist of round huts [1] Group 2: Future Research Directions - Researchers plan to further explore the relationship between visual illusion mechanisms and cultural differences [2] - Michael Muthukrishna, a professor at the London School of Economics, emphasized the importance of diversity in understanding the world, suggesting that different perspectives are necessary for a comprehensive view [2]