Did You Spot The Gorilla?

by Richard Wiseman

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Book Summary

In a world overflowing with information, the human mind’s capacity to notice and process details is both remarkable and surprisingly limited. Richard Wiseman’s Did You Spot The Gorilla? explores the fascinating phenomenon of inattentional blindness, revealing how people can overlook seemingly obvious facts when their attention is focused elsewhere. This work delves into the psychology of perception, demonstrating how cognitive biases and selective attention shape our reality and influence decision-making in everyday life.

  • Inattentional blindness is a common cognitive limitation where individuals fail to notice unexpected stimuli when focused on a specific task.
  • Selective...

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