What Mirrors Do
By Michael C. Corballis
A reflection’s reversal is a product of optics, but our interpretation of the type of directional switching we see comes from neuroscience.
This Article From Issue
July-August 2019
Volume 107, Number 4
Page 224
The question of why mirrors reverse left and right and not, say, up and down, is a perennial one, and one that never seems to be solved to everyone’s satisfaction. If you put the question “Why do mirrors reverse left and right?” to Google, you will receive nearly 6 million replies. The question has also piqued academic interest.
D. L. Anderson; model: Dr. Janelle Simmons
American Scientist Comments and Discussion
To discuss our articles or comment on them, please share them and tag American Scientist on social media platforms. Here are links to our profiles on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
If we re-share your post, we will moderate comments/discussion following our comments policy.