Comparative illusion

Have you ever looked at two things that are almost the same but think one is bigger or better than the other? This is called a comparative illusion and it happens because our brains compare things based on their surroundings or background.

Imagine you have two cookies. One is big and the other is small. If you look at them separately, you can tell which one is bigger because you can see them by themselves. But if you put them side by side, the small cookie might look even smaller because it is next to a big cookie.

This is because our brain is always looking for patterns and differences. When we see two things together, our brain compares them to figure out which one is better or worse. But sometimes, the comparison can make one thing seem better than the other even if it's not really true.

For example, if you have two cars, one is bright red and one is dull grey. Your brain might think the red car is better even if they have the same features. This is because the red car stands out more and catches your eye.

So the next time you think one thing is better than the other, try and think about if there is a comparative illusion at work. Your brain might be tricking you!