18min chapter

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Ep25 "Why are we so easy to fool?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

The Deception of Attention and Prediction

This chapter explores how people can be easily deceived through focusing on what is shown to them and not questioning what is not shown. It discusses the vulnerability of relying on past experiences and predictions, as well as the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media. The chapter also addresses the biases and potential deceptive techniques in scientific research.

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