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Barry's Card Trick Anecdote
- Barry Gordimer performed a card trick where he manipulated the choice of card despite participants thinking they picked freely.
- He demonstrated how he could predict the card chosen, revealing the illusion of free choice.
Illusion of Free Choice
- People feel they have freedom when making choices but can be subconsciously nudged to pick specific options.
- This concept is widely used in marketing and influences important life decisions without overt awareness.
Power of Defaults in Choices
- Setting defaults influences decision-making, such as automatic enrollment in retirement plans raising participation.
- People often choose default options, unaware of the influence, even on crucial life choices.