The invisible gorilla, and other ways our intuitions deceive us, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons
Type
Label
The invisible gorilla, and other ways our intuitions deceive us, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-289) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The invisible gorilla
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
436030243
Responsibility statement
Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons
Sub title
and other ways our intuitions deceive us
Summary
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
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