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What is Illusion

Handbook of Research on Practices and Outcomes in Virtual Worlds and Environments
A visual perception that does not accurately represent reality
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Thin Screen: The Creation of Depth Perception in Desktop Virtual Reality in Alignment with Human Visual Perception
Shalin Hai-Jew (Hutchinson Community College, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-762-3.ch006
Abstract
Human depth perception involves complex visual and brain functions. Depth perception in desktop virtual reality has become more important given the uses of such spaces for learning, training, collaboration, simulations, showcasing work, and conducting research on human behaviors. This chapter involves a meta-analysis of the extant research on human depth perception in virtual worlds. It posits some early design concepts for both the creation and evolution of such spaces but also their deployment for educational purposes.
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Is President Erdoğan Really a Dictator?: The Illusion of the Opposition Parties in Turkey
A characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behaviour. Such a character persists irrespective of interventions. It may be based on reality or sometimes a mere claim to reality by one under the influence of an illusion.
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Waking Up: Consumerism and Plato's Republic
An appearance that makes things seem different from how they actually are.
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