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    n. pl.Noun (plural)Idea, image or impression that is not correct
    The stage magician performed illusions like making people float and being cut into half
    n. pl.Noun (plural)False ideas or beliefs.
    Optical illusions can trick the brain.
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Things that deceive by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
    The stage show was full of illusions.

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    Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?

    02:59Are You More Forgetful Than A Fish?
    • Researchers have hypothesized that we see the same motion illusions as a result of ‘convergent

      Researchers have hypothesized that we see the same motion illusions as a result of ‘convergent

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    Things You Have to Forget in Order to Live

    03:17Things You Have to Forget in Order to Live
    • But what if, in reality, in order to keep going and get anything done, we actually need to blind ourselves to a range of realities and have to swallow a number of illusions, without which we couldn't possibly have the willpower to continue?

      But what if, in reality, in order to keep going and get anything done, we actually need to blind ourselves to a range of realities and have to swallow a number of illusions, without which we couldn't possibly have the willpower to continue?

    • But what if, in reality, in order to keep going and get anything done, we actually need to blind ourselves to a range of realities and have to swallow a number of illusions without which we couldn't possibly have the willpower to continue?

      But what if, in reality, in order to keep going and get anything done, we actually need to blind ourselves to a range of realities and have to swallow a number of illusions without which we couldn't possibly have the willpower to continue?

    B1

    Lec 1 | MIT 9.00SC Introduction to Psychology, Spring 2011

    49:44Lec 1 | MIT 9.00SC Introduction to Psychology, Spring 2011
    • So the idea where we have visual illusions, and

      So the idea where we have visual illusions, and

    • So one of the important things about illusions, demonstrations in this class, and

      So one of the important things about illusions, demonstrations in this class, and

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    President Obama Speaks at Hankuk University

    29:38President Obama Speaks at Hankuk University
    • But we're under no illusions.

      But we're under no illusions.

    • But we're under no illusions.

      But we're under no illusions.

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    The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump

    37:56The Third U.S. Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump
    • I've got no illusions about that.

      I've got no illusions about that.

    • It's gonna be a hard fight. I've got no illusions about that.

      It's gonna be a hard fight. I've got no illusions about that.

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    物理学者がハリーポッターの「透明マント」は実現可能かを解説 | WIRED JAPAN

    08:24物理学者がハリーポッターの「透明マント」は実現可能かを解説 | WIRED JAPAN
    • A lot of illusions were basically making you think you're looking at something that you're not.

      A lot of illusions were basically making you think you're looking at something that you're not.

    • A lot of illusions were basically making you think you're looking at something that you're not.

      A lot of illusions were basically making you think you're looking at something that you're not.

    B1

    Cherry Blossoms around Nagoya | japan-guide.com

    13:47Cherry Blossoms around Nagoya | japan-guide.com
    • Uneven surfaces, light and darkness, hidden tunnels and artificial horizons create illusions that defy our prior knowledge, making us re-evaluate what we know, and in the process, reversing our destinies.

      Uneven surfaces, light and darkness, hidden tunnels and artificial horizons create illusions that defy our prior knowledge, making us re-evaluate what we know, and in the process, reversing our destinies.

    • artificial horizons create illusions that defy our prior knowledge, making us reevaluate what we know, and

      artificial horizons create illusions that defy our prior knowledge, making us reevaluate what we know, and

    B1

    I'll prove you can't in under 10 minutes

    09:56I'll prove you can't in under 10 minutes
    • But before we dive deeper into that and even more mind-boggling illusions, let's talk about something that everyone can perceive with today's sponsor, Henson, and that is a good shave.

      But before we dive deeper into that and even more mind-boggling illusions, let's talk about something that everyone can perceive with today's sponsor, Henson, and that is a good shave.

    • But before we dive deeper into that and even more mind-boggling illusions, let's talk about something that everyone can perceive with today's sponsor, Henson,

      But before we dive deeper into that and even more mind-boggling illusions, let's talk about something that everyone can perceive with today's sponsor, Henson,

    B1

    Your brain’s hidden trick: the self | Annaka Harris

    17:15Your brain’s hidden trick: the self | Annaka Harris
    • Debunking the illusions of self and free will.

      Debunking the illusions of self and free will.

    • Debunking the Illusions of Self and Free Will.

      Debunking the Illusions of Self and Free Will.

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    Game of Thrones S1E01 Explained (S1-S7 spoilers)

    15:04Game of Thrones S1E01 Explained (S1-S7 spoilers)
    • Sansa's arc is all about her losing those illusions.

      Sansa's arc is all about her losing those illusions.

    • Sansa's arc is all about her losing those illusions.

      Sansa's arc is all about her losing those illusions.

    B1