Can an Optical Illusion

In the endless scroll of social media—past the memes, trending videos, and clickbait headlines—few things grab attention like a bold, visual “personality test.”

Maybe you’ve paused mid-scroll at one of those hypnotic images—say, a cluster of concentric circles—with a dramatic caption:

“How Many Circles You See Reveals If You’re a Narcissist.”

Chances are, you took a second look, counted the circles, or even tagged a friend with a playful “You HAVE to try this.”

But what makes posts like these so irresistible? At their core, they tap into something timeless and deeply human: the desire to understand ourselves—and how others see us.