Compléter Linking expressions of limitation and reformulation.Version en ligne Gold Experience C1 p.83 par Pilar 1 In spite of In the same way In other words The remarkable thing Having said that That is because According to To put it more simply Optical illusions have long intrigued humans , captivating our minds with their perplexing nature . These illusions demonstrate how our perception can be significantly altered by visual cues . is that despite the clear and tangible inaccuracies our eyes present , our brains still strive to interpret and understand the stimuli around us . , the brain is often tricked by its own built - in shortcuts , leading us to see things which aren ? t necessarily there . , such illusions also serve a crucial role in learning more about how our brains function . They often reveal the complexities involved in vision and perception . , they illustrate how our mind makes assumptions based on context . the human brain is a master of efficiency , and it uses past experiences to predict and interpret what we see , often at the expense of accuracy . This fascinating interplay between perception and reality not only makes optical illusions a source of amusement but also a valuable tool in neuroscience research .