Ep69 "Why do you see something everywhere after you've seen it once?"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
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The Bader-Meinhof Phenomenon and Perception Bias
This chapter explores the complexities of human perception, particularly how familiarity with certain stimuli can lead to their heightened awareness, known as the Bader-Meinhof phenomenon. It also examines cognitive biases in group dynamics, highlighting how individuals tend to notice discrepancies in out-groups while overlooking similar traits within their own.
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