The invisible gorilla and other ways our intuitions deceive us
Two experts in psychology and human behavior examine misperception and understanding, explaining why people fail to recognize the evidence right in front of them, and providing a kind of x-ray vision that will enable readers to conquer faulty thinking.
| Main Author: | Chabris, Christopher F. |
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| Other Authors: | Simons, Daniel J. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Crown,
c2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: everyday illusions
- "I think I would have seen that"
- The coach who choked
- What smart chess players and stupid criminals have in common
- Should you be more like a weatherman or a hedge fund manager?
- Jumping to conclusions
- Get smart quick!
- Conclusion: the myth of intuition.