Influential Perception Researcher Richard Gregory Dies

British psychologist Richard Gregory, a hugely influential figure in the science of perception, passed away May 17, 2010 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. Gregory was born July 24, 1923 in London, and is well-known for his use of optical illusions to demonstrate how human perception works.

Students of psychology may be well familiar with his book Eye and Brain, often required reading in most sensation and perception courses. The neuroscience blog Mind Hacks has a great post on Gregory and his influence on the science of perception: Richard Gregory Has Left the Building

Further Reading:

• Video Clips of Professor Richard Gregory on YouTube
• Optical Illusions: What They Reveal About the Brain