questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by globalquiz.org Aug. 29, 2012, 10:46 p.m. Which area is brighter? ABBoth are the sameIt depends on the order of seeingThis is the well known checker shadow illusion, first published in 1995 by Edward H. Adelson, Professor of Vision Science at MIT. The area A appears darker because of its light surrounding. At the same time, area B, surrounded with dark areas, appear lighter.globalquiz.orgShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this question8Very interesting!reach: rather globalillusionsoptical illusionsopticstechnologyVotes +1 Very interesting! Preeti Lata +7 Very interesting! globalquiz.org