We shouldn't always believe our eyes - but we nearly always do!
 

How we see the image depends on what we focus on and what 'story' (assumptions) we have about the context. Hence why what we see changes when a different framing is added in to change our focus and change our assumptions.

 

All perception is equally unreliable. 

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If you want to watch a video which also show how little you can trust your eyes (ie your perception), try this change awareness test  (a UK road safety advert)

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There's an old saying that 'perception is reality' - but it really means OUR perception is OUR reality. 

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So these are the two key points to take away - and use to solve the toughest problems: 

​1. We shouldn't believe our perception - and our view of reality isn't necessarily accurate  

2. We can change our perception (our reality) by changing the focus or the 'framing'