Visual agnosia is defined as the inability to understand or recognize visual stimuli. There is no deficiency in the visual system, but the sufferer cannot correctly interpret what they see. Visual agnosia is usually the product of a lesion or a stroke in the occipital lobe region, and of course we wouldn't wish it on anyone, but there is a way to simulate its effects by seeing images like this…
Under the influence of certain chemicals, humans lose many of their faculties, or experience a marked deterioration. More than once, this loss is deceiving because the affected person doesn't feel bad, but it's there, and it's real. Now, there are occasions when nothing is ingested, and its consequences are usually even more serious. Strokes are an everyday occurrence, and if they aren't lethal, they will change that person's life forever. Do you have a little curiosity? If the answer is affirmative, then we're going to simulate a stroke in the occipital lobe, followed by visual agnosia. How? Very easy. Look at this image:
Can you recognize anything? Everything seems like one thing or another, but in reality it isn't. Packages? Bottles? Diapers? A cat? Our brain can't agree. The image emerged from the dark corridors of 4chan, and quickly made its way to other social channels. From a certain point of view (!) it reminds us of images processed by artificial intelligences, such as "El Hijo del Carnicero" and Robbie Barrat's nudes. The distortion is similar, and its low original quality helps amplify the confusion among those who study it closely.
https://old.neoteo.com/si-ves-la-ilusion-tienes-esquizofrenia/Sometimes, that is exactly what the artist wants. A good example is M.C. Escher with his impossible perspectives, although we never lose the ability to recognize objects. If that were to happen spontaneously, we must seek help and professional assistance as soon as possible. It could be something serious.
Source: Gizmodo
