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.

Richard Gregory (1923-2010)

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