Gordon & Mirane
Mirane Mirane
Hey Gordon, I’ve been wondering how our brains trick us with light—like those mind‑bending mirror labyrinths. Ever thought about how physics explains those optical delights?
Gordon Gordon
Sure thing. The trick comes down to geometry and total internal reflection. Each mirror reflects light at the same angle it hits, so the beam just keeps turning until it finds a path out. In a labyrinth of mirrors, the layout creates many possible paths, and the brain has to pick out which reflections actually correspond to a physical route. It ends up confusing the brain because the visual cues look like a continuous line, but the actual light rays are bouncing off a stack of flat surfaces. It’s a perfect example of how optics can turn a simple physics principle into a visual puzzle.
Mirane Mirane
That’s exactly the magic—light gets lost in a dance of angles, and our eyes just follow the illusion. Do you ever try making your own mirror maze? It could be a wild way to keep people guessing for hours.