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How Your Brain ThinksPerception

Believing Is Seeing

Your brain sees what it expects, then calls it proof

Two groups watch the very same football film. How can their scorecards disagree before the replay is even over?

You'll find out

  • One film and two tallies
  • The cue a team label adds
  • A neutral rule for your own read

Why it matters

Keep a favorite team, coworker, or idea from deciding which evidence gets your attention.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 39 · Zone 5

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