Jim Al-Khalili masterfully demonstrates how perspective shapes illusion, echoing the work of renowned psychologist Richard Wiseman. In a scene reminiscent of Wiseman’s iconic assumption-based illusions, Al-Khalili uses visual tricks to reveal how our minds construct reality based on limited information. This clever demonstration serves as a powerful analogy for quantum mechanics, where observation fundamentally alters outcomes. By blending psychology with physics, Al-Khalili pays subtle tribute