Fill in the Blanks Linking expressions of limitation and reformulation.Online version Gold Experience C1 p.83 by Pilar 1 Having said that In the same way That is because In other words According to The remarkable thing In spite of To put it more simply Optical illusions have long intrigued humans , captivating our minds with their perplexing nature . These illusions demonstrate how our perception can be significantly altered by visual cues . is that despite the clear and tangible inaccuracies our eyes present , our brains still strive to interpret and understand the stimuli around us . , the brain is often tricked by its own built - in shortcuts , leading us to see things which aren ? t necessarily there . , such illusions also serve a crucial role in learning more about how our brains function . They often reveal the complexities involved in vision and perception . , they illustrate how our mind makes assumptions based on context . the human brain is a master of efficiency , and it uses past experiences to predict and interpret what we see , often at the expense of accuracy . This fascinating interplay between perception and reality not only makes optical illusions a source of amusement but also a valuable tool in neuroscience research .