The Invisible Gorilla. Book Summary

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Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons

What’s inside

This book delves into common misconceptions and cognitive biases that distort our thinking, using the famous ‘invisible gorilla’ experiment as a starting point.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding cognitive biases
  • Improving decision-making skills
  • Enhancing awareness of perceptual limitations
  • Learning about the psychology of memory and confidence

Key Points

  • The fallibility of human memory
  • The illusion of knowledge and confidence
  • Attention and the invisible gorilla experiment
  • The overestimation of our abilities
  • The influences of patterns on decision-making
  • The power and pitfalls of intuition

Who’s it For

  • Psychology enthusiasts
  • Students of cognitive science
  • People interested in human behavior
  • Professionals in decision-making roles

About the author

Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons are psychology researchers known for the ‘invisible gorilla’ experiment on selective attention.