Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep69 "Why do you see something everywhere after you've seen it once?"
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Jul 29, 2024 Discover why you suddenly notice things everywhere after seeing them just once. Explore the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon and how it relates to attention and memory. Uncover the science behind selective attention, using captivating examples like inattentional blindness from thrilling Olympic moments. Dive into the complexities of human perception, including cognitive biases and the intriguing ways our brains recognize patterns. Finally, unravel how psychological factors influence our interpretation of reality and the frequency illusion.
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Baader-Meinhof Gang
- David Eagleman introduces the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon by discussing the 1970s German terrorist group.
- He predicts listeners will encounter the group's name again soon, highlighting the phenomenon's effect.
Terry Mullen's Observation
- In 1994, Terry Mullen noticed the phenomenon after hearing about the Baader-Meinhof group twice in 24 hours.
- Others shared similar experiences online, solidifying the phenomenon's recognition.
Frequency Illusion
- The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon is not about increased frequency, but rather a psychological quirk.
- In 2005, Arnold Zwicky renamed it the "frequency illusion," a more accurate description.