A surprising new study reveals that the brain’s visual system doesn’t just passively process what the eyes see — it actively helps interpret it based on what you’re thinking.
Researchers found that what the brain is focused on can change how objects are visually categorised.
For example, if you’re thinking about football snacks, you may see carrots as part of a veggie tray rather than ingredients for a stew.
This discovery could even influence how future AI systems are designed to mimic human thinking.