Oculogravic Illusions oculos = eye

• When a Somatogravic Illusion occurs, the brain interprets visual sensations incorrectly, modifying its interpretation of movement based on the sense of up or down acceleration
• The body uses vestibular sensations to "lead" vision (we need to "look ahead")
• This causes us to "see" what the seat of our pants says is coming, and delays recognition of the vestibular illusion.
  • When we slow, we "see" the nose pitch down
  • When we are lifted, we "see" the nose pitch up.

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