Round or Oval? (IMAGE) Johns Hopkins University Caption With a novel series of experiments using sophisticated computer graphics and laser-cut 'coins,' the Johns Hopkins team, whose lead author is a neuroscientist with a doctorate in philosophy, found that it's almost impossible for people to separate an object's true identity from their own perspective on it. Credit Johns Hopkins University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.