If depth perception works because the brain checks the difference in the position of the object between the two eyes and concludes how far away it is, how can we still see depth when one eye is closed?

Question

If depth perception works because the brain checks the difference in the position of the object between the two eyes and concludes how far away it is, how can we still see depth when one eye is closed?

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Answer 1

You can’t. Try playing tennis with one eye closed. The ball doesn’t come at you, it just gets bigger.