Buddhist Optical Illusion
The classic Müller-Lyer arrows, but instead of 'they're the same length,' the reveal is that reality itself is an illusion.
Content note: Light religious reference (Buddhism).
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Cartoon by Ben Orlin, Math with Bad Drawings. https://cartoons.mathwithbaddrawings.com/2018-09-06-buddhist-optical-illusion/ (CC BY-NC 4.0)Transcript
"These two arrows look like they are different lengths. But actually, what you call 'reality' is a fleeting shadow, an illusory kaleidoscope of mere sensation."
[Caption] "Buddhist optical illusions are so trippy."