In philosophy of perception and philosophy of mind, direct realism, as opposed to indirect realism, are differing models that describe the nature of conscious experiences. The debate arises out of the
Direct realism, also known as naïve realism, argues we perceive the world directly.
Illusions are present in nature. Rainbows are an example of a perceptual delusion. "For, unlike an architectural arch, a rainbow recedes as we approach it, never to be reached."