The Invisible Gorilla
The Invisible Gorilla
Christopher F. Chabris
Nassim Taleb
The illusion of attention is one of the most important, surprising, and least known flaws in human thinking. This lucid book examines it in detail. - Nassim Taleb
Vinod Khosla
Rigorously written (unlike many pysch books), fun, funny,surprising, enlightening. - Vinod Khosla
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The Invisible Gorilla

The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us

Christopher F. Chabris
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Christopher F. Chabris
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In the pages of "The Invisible Gorilla," authors Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel Simons unveil the fascinating and often unsettling truths about our minds and how we perceive the world around us. With their groundbreaking experiment as the backdrop, the book delves deep into the chasms between what we believe is the absolute truth and the reality we often overlook. Through a series of compelling narratives and counterintuitive scientific revelations, Chabris and Simons artfully dissect the illusions that dominate our everyday lives, challenging the reader to question the certainty of their perceptions and the authenticity of their memories. Beyond merely cataloging the fallacies of the human mind, "The Invisible Gorilla" embarks on a mission to enlighten its readers about why we are prone to such illusions and how we can safeguard ourselves against them. The book is a clarion call to abandon the allure of quick fixes and to embrace a more introspective approach to understanding the complexities of human cognition. As it peels away layer after layer of misconception, "The Invisible Gorilla" offers not just insights into the misgivings of our mental faculties but provides a roadmap for navigating a world rife with cognitive illusions. It's a compelling read that promises to transform how we think about our minds, our memories, and the very fabric of our reality.

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Released
2010
18 May
Length
320
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Rigorously written (unlike many pysch books), fun, funny,surprising, enlightening. - Vinod Khosla
The illusion of attention is one of the most important, surprising, and least known flaws in human thinking. This lucid book examines it in detail. - Nassim Taleb
the confidence people express often reflects their personalities rather than their knowledge, memory, or abilities.
— Christopher F. Chabris, The Invisible Gorilla

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