Third-Eye Rivalry
Regan Gallagher, Naotsugu Tsuchiya
i-Perception July 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1177/2041669520927722 (opens in new tab)
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| Key points | Describes a method for inducing binocular rivalry by viewing one's own mirror reflection and fixating on the pupil of the opposing eye, producing a percept of a central "third" eye with two peripheral faces rivaling for dominance, and discusses the third eye's historical connotations in scientific and mystical contexts. |
Abstract
. The effect is most easily induced by viewing one's own reflection in a mirror. Using the pupil of the opposing eye as a fixation target, people can easily cross their eyes in free fusion to experience vivid rivalry. The resulting percept is of a prominent central "third" eye and two peripheral faces rivaling for perceptual dominance. We illustrate the process of achieving third-eye rivalry and discuss historical connotations of the third eye in scientific and mystical contexts.