A circular optical illusion is going viral on social media: depending on your perception of the shapes, it supposedly reveals egocentric tendencies. Simple amusement or genuine psychological insight? The analysis will surprise you.
Be warned: this meme reveals more about our thirst for discovery than our true character. Nevertheless, it raises fascinating questions about our visual perceptions, everyday psychology, and our fascination with self-analysis.

Optical illusions: these traps that our mind sets for us

An optical illusion works like a puzzle for the eyes: our visual interpretation often deviates from objective reality. To process information quickly, our brain adopts rapid interpretation strategies. As a result, we decode contours, contrasts, and hues through the lens of our personal experiences.

However, discerning more or fewer circular shapes in an image reveals nothing about our temperament. This perception varies according to several factors: our current level of concentration, the lighting of our device, or even the screen resolution. None of these factors can be used to assess our self-esteem.