tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130830332820181818.post4201029767912473416..comments2024-03-27T13:13:25.164-04:00Comments on johnshaplin: The Invisible Gorilla by Chabris and Simonsjohnshaplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618981988062495637noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130830332820181818.post-69876609626062444992010-12-01T17:34:50.817-05:002010-12-01T17:34:50.817-05:00This is a book about six everyday illusions that p...This is a book about six everyday illusions that profoundly influence our lives: the illusions of attention, memory, confidence, knowledge, cause and potential. These are distorted beliefs we hold about our minds that are not just wrong, but wrong in dangerous ways. Once you know about everyday illusions, you will view the world differently and think about it more clearly. You will recognize when journalists, managers, advertisers, and politicians - intentionally or accidentally- take advantage of illusions in an attempt to obfuscate or persuade. Ultimately, seeing through the veils that distort how we perceive ourselves and the world will connect you- for the first time - with reality.johnshaplinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618981988062495637noreply@blogger.com