Posted by Helen on: 07.18.2008 /
Eliza sent me this. Watch it and see what sound you hear. Then replay it with your eyes closed. Did you hear the same sound?
Here’s a longer video (also from Eliza) that explains this effect, known as the McGurk effect.
Comment by: Elaine
1 07/18/08 9:13 AM | Comment Link |Very interesting. I went to
Brain Rules and watched the other videos.
thanks for sharing this.
Comment by: benjamin ady
2 07/18/08 12:32 PM | Comment Link |Here’s what I wanna know: Is it even *Possible* to make a “B” sound without touching your lips together? I guess the person to ask would be a ventriloquist. I want to learn how to do that.
Comment by: Randy
3 07/18/08 6:07 PM | Comment Link |I just kept hearing, “Paul is dead…Paul is dead”.
Comment by: Eliza
4 07/18/08 7:28 PM | Comment Link |Helen, thanks for posting this. I found it interesting. (That, and the guy with long hair is kinda cute!)
Comment by: Elizabeth Chapin
5 07/23/08 9:53 AM | Comment Link |I heard LA! Not, da or ba or ga! Hmm, what does that say about my brain…
Interesting videos, I think I’ll have to check out the book.