Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Chabris

In an era in which we have more information available to us than ever before, when claims of “fake news” might themselves be, in fact, fake news, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, authors of The Invisible Gorilla, are back to offer us a vital tool to not only inoculate ourselves against getting infected by misinformation but prevent us from spreading it to others – a new book titled Nobody's Fool.Previous EpisodesDan Simon's WebsiteChristopher Chabris' WebsiteNobody's FoolKittedHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon

From Ponzi schemes to email phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It, talk about the cognitive habits that put us at risk of believing lies; famous frauds and cons from the worlds of business, science, and competitive chess; and what you can do to protect yourself, and your wallet, by spotting scammers before it's too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textBu bölümde, bilişsel bilimin önde gelen iki ismi, Nobody's Fool (Külyutmaz) kitabının ortak yazarları Dr. Daniel Simons ve Dr. Christopher Chabris ile geçen hafta yayınladığım söyleşinin bir özetini paylaşıyorum. İstemdışı körlük üzerine çığır açan çalışmalarıyla tanınan Dan ve Chris, insan algısının ve farkındalığının sınırlarını inceleyerek, bariz olanı ne kadar kolay gözden kaçırdığımızı bize yansıtıyorlar.2004 Ig Nobel Ödülü kazanan dikkatimizdeki şaşırtıcı boşlukları mizahi bir şekilde ortaya koyan araştırmalarını tartışarak başlıyoruz. Onların içgörüleri, önümüzde ne olduğunu fark etme yeteneğimizi genellikle abarttığımızı, önemli ayrıntıları neden kaçırdığımızı anlamaktan günlük hayatta karşılaştığımız gizli riskleri tanımaya kadar derin etkileri olan bir kavram olduğunu ortaya koyuyor.Bu bize, bilişsel kör noktalarımız ve dolandırıcıların ve diğer aldatıcıların bu güvenlik açıklarından yararlanmak için basit psikolojik tetikleyicileri nasıl kullandıkları hakkında bilgi veriyor.Ayrıca aldatmanın kültürel ve psikolojik yönlerine de dalıyoruz ve neden “Ocean's 11” ,"The Sting", "Catch Me If You Can" gibi filmlerdeki zekice hile hikayelerine çekildiğimizi keşfediyoruz. Dan ve Chris, yaygın dolandırıcılık taktiklerini tanımanın, bunları gerçek hayatta tespit etme yeteneğimizi nasıl geliştirebileceğine değiniyor. Sadece eleştirel değil, temkinli düşünmenin kendimizi kendi zihinsel kısayollarımızın tuzaklarından korumak için güçlü bir araç olduğunu vurguluyorlar.Bitirirken, onu nasıl koruyacağımızı öğrenerek değer yaratmanın bir formülüne değiniyoruz. Dan ve Chris, aldatıcı kalıpları tanıma ve maliyetli hatalardan kaçınmak için daha bilinçli kararlar alma konusunda Külyutmaz'dan değerli pratik tavsiyeler paylaşıyorlar.The Invisible Gorilla Facebook Sayfasıhttps://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleGorillaDaniel Simons'ın Linkedin profilihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-simons-54646325a/Daniel Simons'un web sayfasıhttps://dansimons.com/Christopher Chabris'nin Linkedin profilihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherchabris/Christopher Chabris'nin X hesabıhttps://x.com/cfchabrisSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode of the Formula for Creating Value podcast, I'm joined by two leading figures in cognitive science, Dr. Daniel Simons and Dr. Christopher Chabris, co-authors of the book Nobody's Fool. Together, we explore the fascinating ways our minds can betray us and make us susceptible to deception. Known for their groundbreaking work on inattentional blindness—especially their famous "invisible gorilla" experiment—Dan and Chris have spent their careers studying the limits of human perception and awareness, uncovering how easily we overlook the obvious.We start by discussing their 2004 Ig Nobel Prize-winning research, which humorously exposes the surprising gaps in our attention. Their insights reveal that we often overestimate our ability to notice what's right in front of us, a concept that has profound implications, from understanding why we miss key details to recognizing the hidden risks we face in daily life. This sets the stage for a broader conversation about our cognitive blind spots and how scammers and other deceivers use simple psychological triggers to exploit these vulnerabilities.We also dive into the cultural and psychological aspects of deception, exploring why we're drawn to stories of clever trickery in movies like "The Sting", "Catch Me If You Can" and "Ocean's 11". Dan and Chris reflect on how recognizing common scam tactics can actually improve our ability to spot them in real life. They emphasize that cautious—and not just critical—thinking is a powerful tool for protecting ourselves from the pitfalls of our own mental shortcuts.As we wrap up, we touch on a formula for creating value by learning how to protect it. Dan and Chris share practical advice on recognizing deceptive patterns and making more informed decisions to avoid costly mistakes. They leave us with valuable insights from Nobody's Fool, showing how we can outsmart the tricks our own minds might play on us.(02:18) The Ig Nobel Prize and the Invisible Gorilla Experiment (06:02) Cultural Perspectives on Deception: East vs. West (15:15) Strategies to Protect Ourselves from Scams and Deception (19:26) The Effectiveness of Political Ads: Do Banners and Flags Work? (24:27) Why Are Scam Emails So Badly Written? (28:12) Can We Use Psychological Triggers to Protect People from Deception? (33:53) Dan's formula for creating value (35:04) Chris' formula for creating valueThe Invisible Gorilla Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/TheInvisibleGorillaDaniel Simons' Linkedin profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-simons-54646325a/Daniel Simons' web pagehttps://dansimons.com/Christopher Chabris' Linkedin profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherchabris/Christopher Chabris' X accounthttps://x.com/cfchabrisSupport the show

Thinking past the US 2024 Presidential Election, In part three of the series, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses reducing the impact of propaganda in the future elections with Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 and host of the 8th Layer Insights Podcast, Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder and CEO of the The American Sunlight Project, and Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber. Check out Part 1 & 2! Part 1: Election Propaganda Part 1: How Does Election Propaganda Work? In this episode, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses personal defensive measures that every citizen can take—regardless of political philosophy—to resist the influence of propaganda. This foundational episode is essential for understanding how to navigate the complex landscape of election messaging. Part 2: Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts. In preparation for the US 2024 Presidential Election, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses recent international propaganda efforts in the form of nation state interference and influence operations as well as domestic campaigns designed to split the target country into opposing camps. Guests include Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder and CEO of the The American Sunlight Project and Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber. References: Rick Howard, 2024. Election Propaganda Part 1: How does election propaganda work? [3 Part Podcast Series]. The CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2024. Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts. [3 Part Podcast Series]. The CyberWire. Christopher Chabris, Daniel Simons, 2010. The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us [Book]. Goodreads. Chris Palmer, 2010. TFL Viral - Awareness Test (Moonwalking Bear) [Explainer]. YouTube. David Ehl, 2024. Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda [News]. Deutsche Welle. Eli Pariser, 2011. The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You [Book]. Goodreads. Kara Swisher, Julia Davis, Alex Stamos, Brandy Zadrozny, 2024. Useful Idiots? How Right-Wing Influencers Got $ to Spread Russian Propaganda [Podcast]. On with Kara Swisher. Nate Silver, 2024. What's behind Trump's surge in prediction markets? [Analysis]. Silver Bulletin. Niha Masih, 2024. Meta bans Russian state media outlet RT for acts of ‘foreign interference' [News]. The Washington Post. Nilay Patel, 2024. The AI election deepfakes have arrived [Podcast]. Decoder. Nina Jankowicz, 2020. How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News and the Future of Conflict [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, 2024. FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, 2021. Meatloaf Recipes Cookbook: Easy Recipes For Preparing Tasty Meals For Weight Loss And Healthy Lifestyle All Year Round [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, n.d. 8th Layer Insights [Podcast]. N2K CyberWire. Renee DiResta, 2024. Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality [Book]. Goodreads. Robin Stern, Marc Brackett, 2024. 5 Ways to Recognize and Avoid Political Gaslighting [Explainer]. The Washington Post. Sarah Ellison, Amy Gardner, Clara Ence Morse, 2024. Elon Musk's misleading election claims reach millions and alarm election officials [News]. The Washington Post. Scott Small, 2024. Election Cyber Interference Threats & Defenses: A Data-Driven Study [White Paper]. Tidal Cyber. Staff, n.d. Overview: Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity [Website]. C2PA. Staff, 2021. Foreign Threats to the 2020 US Federal Elections [Intelligence Community Assessment]. DNI. Staff, n.d. Project Origin [Website]. OriginProject. URL https://www.originproject.info/ Stuart A. Thompson, Tiffany Hsu, 2024. Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment [Analysis] The New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking past the US 2024 Presidential Election, In part three of the series, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses reducing the impact of propaganda in the future elections with Perry Carpenter, Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 and host of the 8th Layer Insights Podcast, Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder and CEO of the The American Sunlight Project, and Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber. Check out Part 1 & 2! Part 1: Election Propaganda Part 1: How Does Election Propaganda Work? In this episode, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses personal defensive measures that every citizen can take—regardless of political philosophy—to resist the influence of propaganda. This foundational episode is essential for understanding how to navigate the complex landscape of election messaging. Part 2: Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts. In preparation for the US 2024 Presidential Election, Rick Howard, N2K CyberWire's Chief Analyst and Senior Fellow, discusses recent international propaganda efforts in the form of nation state interference and influence operations as well as domestic campaigns designed to split the target country into opposing camps. Guests include Nina Jankowicz, Co-Founder and CEO of the The American Sunlight Project and Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber. References: Rick Howard, 2024. Election Propaganda Part 1: How does election propaganda work? [3 Part Podcast Series]. The CyberWire. Rick Howard, 2024. Election Propaganda: Part 2: Modern propaganda efforts. [3 Part Podcast Series]. The CyberWire. Christopher Chabris, Daniel Simons, 2010. The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us [Book]. Goodreads. Chris Palmer, 2010. TFL Viral - Awareness Test (Moonwalking Bear) [Explainer]. YouTube. David Ehl, 2024. Why Meta is now banning Russian propaganda [News]. Deutsche Welle. Eli Pariser, 2011. The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You [Book]. Goodreads. Kara Swisher, Julia Davis, Alex Stamos, Brandy Zadrozny, 2024. Useful Idiots? How Right-Wing Influencers Got $ to Spread Russian Propaganda [Podcast]. On with Kara Swisher. Nate Silver, 2024. What's behind Trump's surge in prediction markets? [Analysis]. Silver Bulletin. Niha Masih, 2024. Meta bans Russian state media outlet RT for acts of ‘foreign interference' [News]. The Washington Post. Nilay Patel, 2024. The AI election deepfakes have arrived [Podcast]. Decoder. Nina Jankowicz, 2020. How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News and the Future of Conflict [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, 2024. FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, 2021. Meatloaf Recipes Cookbook: Easy Recipes For Preparing Tasty Meals For Weight Loss And Healthy Lifestyle All Year Round [Book]. Goodreads. Perry Carpenter, n.d. 8th Layer Insights [Podcast]. N2K CyberWire. Renee DiResta, 2024. Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality [Book]. Goodreads. Robin Stern, Marc Brackett, 2024. 5 Ways to Recognize and Avoid Political Gaslighting [Explainer]. The Washington Post. Sarah Ellison, Amy Gardner, Clara Ence Morse, 2024. Elon Musk's misleading election claims reach millions and alarm election officials [News]. The Washington Post. Scott Small, 2024. Election Cyber Interference Threats & Defenses: A Data-Driven Study [White Paper]. Tidal Cyber. Staff, n.d. Overview: Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity [Website]. C2PA. Staff, 2021. Foreign Threats to the 2020 US Federal Elections [Intelligence Community Assessment]. DNI. Staff, n.d. Project Origin [Website]. OriginProject. URL https://www.originproject.info/ Stuart A. Thompson, Tiffany Hsu, 2024. Left-Wing Misinformation Is Having a Moment [Analysis] The New York Times.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Grant Cooper and Dr. Zinovy Meyler engage with renowned cognitive psychologists Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons to unravel the intricacies of memory, deception, and decision-making. They discuss how vivid but often inaccurate memories form, explore real-life scams including impersonators of the French Minister of Defense, and tackle psychological shortcuts like survivorship bias and confirmation bias. The conversation highlights the influence of AI and deepfakes on deception and offers practical advice to protect against scams, such as the use of family passwords for combating voice cloning. Additionally, they delve into decision-making traps, illustrated through examples like doctors' varied information processing. Through engaging anecdotes and their collaborative research from 'Nobody's Fool,' the episode provides insights into human cognition's limitations and the importance of recognizing and mitigating biases.(00:00) Introduction (04:20) Exploring the Mandela Effect  (06:43) The Fallibility of Memory  (16:15) Survivorship Bias in Decision-Making  (19:58) The Possibility Grid: Understanding Success and Failure  (26:36) Confirmation Bias and Scientific Errors  (38:50) The Time Reversal Heuristic  (39:50) Bias in Scientific Findings  (40:51) The Appeal of Counterintuitive Results  (42:45) Challenges in Replicating Studies  (43:46) The Reality of Social Priming  (46:28) Subliminal Perception and Its Limits  (47:34) Cognitive Training and Its Efficacy  (55:17) Chess Strategies Applied to Life  (57:09) The Importance of Asking Questions  (59:42) Avoiding Deception and Making Better Decisions  (01:04:27) The Role of Information in Decision Making  (01:09:04) ConclusionDaniel Simons and Christopher Chabris are renowned cognitive psychologists best known for their groundbreaking research on attention, perception, and cognitive illusions. Simons, a professor at the University of Illinois, and Chabris, a professor at Geisinger Health System, co-authored the influential book *The Invisible Gorilla*, which explores how our minds can overlook significant details, leading to surprising misconceptions. Their famous "invisible gorilla" experiment demonstrates how people can fail to notice obvious things when focused on specific tasks, revealing the limits of human attention and perception. Both researchers continue to investigate the fascinating ways in which our minds shape our experiences.#podcast #memory #decisionmaking #psychology #deception #mandelaeffect #interview #experts #brainscience #research #mind #cognitivescience #mentalhealth #MemoryStudy #SurvivorshipBiasThanks For WatchingSocials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPNCI1-HBSZmiHNAlAjiIwWebsite: https://www.performanceinitiativepodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performanceinitiative

On this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, host Melina Palmer welcomes Dr. Dan Simons and Dr. Christopher Chabris, the renowned authors behind the bestseller The Invisible Gorilla. They dive deep into their groundbreaking research on inattentional blindness and how everyday cognitive habits can render us vulnerable to deception. Through engaging stories and revelatory insights, the duo discusses the dark side of our mental shortcuts and how scammers exploit them in art frauds, financial scams, and beyond.  With a focus on their new book, Nobody's Fool, they offer strategies to recognize and resist deceptive tactics that prey on precision, familiarity, and efficiency in our thinking. Prepare to uncover the invisible gorillas in your life and sharpen your mental defenses against frauds. Tune in to rethink how you perceive reality and protect yourself from being misled. In this episode: Recognize the Impact of Inattentional Blindness on Decision-Making Employ Strategies to Avoid Deception in Business Apply Cognitive Psychology to Improve Marketing Efforts Understand the Psychology Behind Consumer Purchasing Behavior Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction The episode begins with the introduction of the guests, Dr. Dan Simons and Dr. Christopher Chabris. They discuss their collaboration and the unexpected viral success of the study, which led to further research and applications in various fields. 00:04:08 - The Mismatch Between Perception and Intuition Dan and Christopher delve into the significance of The Invisible Gorilla, emphasizing the mismatch between what people actually notice and what they think they will notice. This mismatch highlights the limitations of human intuition and has broad implications for decision-making and behavior. 00:09:21 - Inattentional Blindness and Focus The guests explain that the failure to notice the gorilla is a consequence of our ability to focus attention and ignore distractions. They discuss how this phenomenon extends beyond visual attention and can lead to dangerous or problematic behaviors due to people's reliance on intuitive understanding. 00:11:21 - Unintended Consequences and Viral Impact Dan and Christopher reflect on the unexpected viral impact of their study and the idiosyncratic elements that captured people's imaginations. They acknowledge the role of luck and timing in the study's success and share their continued fondness for the gorilla-related work. 00:14:05 - Inattentional Blindness in Medical Contexts Dan and Christopher discuss the limited research on inattentional blindness in medical contexts, using controlled computer-based displays to understand the mechanism of noticing unexpected things. 00:15:26 - Can You Tell If Someone Is Watching You? Dan and Christopher talk about the common belief that people can tell if someone is watching them, despite the lack of evidence for it. They highlight how experiences can mislead us in forming intuitions. 00:16:43 - Misleading Experiences and Intuitions They discuss how experiences can mislead us, using the example of someone catching another person staring at them. They explain how remarkable events stick in our memory, leading to spurious relationships. 00:20:07 - Deception and Attention The conversation delves into how deception takes advantage of our cognitive tendencies, especially our ability to focus on what we care about. They emphasize the importance of asking good questions and seeking complete answers to avoid being deceived. 00:25:24 - Efficiency and Deception Dan and Christopher highlight how our efficiency in processing information can lead to oversight, emphasizing the need to slow down and critically evaluate the information presented. They discuss the importance of questioning and examining jargon and impressive-sounding claims. 00:27:05 - Efficiency and Decision Making The efficiency of our mental habits can sometimes hinder good decision making. While most of the time our cognitive tendencies work well, there are instances, such as driving at high speeds, where a slight delay in noticing something can be catastrophic. 00:29:13 - Cognitive Habits and Decision Making Dan and Christopher discuss the four cognitive habits that impact decision making: focusing, prediction, commitment, and efficiency. These mental habits are efficient and effective, but can lead to vulnerabilities when making important decisions. 00:32:43 - Scams and Cognitive Principles Many grand cons and scams rely on cognitive habits such as focusing, prediction, commitment, and efficiency. These scams take advantage of how our minds work, giving people what they expect and counting on them not to question critically. 00:33:08 - Information Hooks and Decision Making The conversation delves into the four information hooks that appeal to us and impact decision making: consistency, familiarity, precision, and potency. These hooks often lead us to trust information without questioning it as much as we should. 00:37:34 - Importance of Questioning Information Dan and Christopher emphasize the importance of questioning information and seeking more evidence before making decisions. They discuss the appeal of precise numbers, familiarity with sources, and the allure of quick-fix solutions. 00:40:28 - The Power of Deceptive Marketing Dan and Christopher discuss the appeal of deceptive marketing strategies, such as crypto advertising, which rely on familiarity, urgency, and the promise of quick financial gains. They highlight the rarity of giant benefits and caution against assuming the truth of such promotions. 00:41:52 - The Trojan Horse Scam The conversation touches on the concept of the trojan horse scam, emphasizing that while new variants of scams continue to evolve, they all rely on similar cognitive habits to deceive people. The hosts discuss the underlying principles of deceptive practices and the historical significance of the trojan horse scam. 00:43:17 - Uncovering Easter Eggs Dan hints at an Easter egg hidden in the book, prompting listeners to look for the trojan horse-shaped Easter egg within its pages. He encourages engagement by inviting people to connect with him on social media and explore his website for additional resources and information related to the book. 00:44:30 - Conclusion, What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Connect with Dan and Christopher: Nobody's Fool Website Dan on LinkedIn Chris on LinkedIn Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Look Again, by Cass Sunstein and Tali Sharot Nobody's Fool, by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons You Have More Influence Than You Think, by Vanessa Bohns A More Beautiful Question, by Warren Berger The Invisible Gorilla, by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons Top Recommended Next Episode: Jonah Berger Interview (ep 301) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Survivorship Bias (ep 110) Hindsight Bias (ep 167) Vanessa Bohns Interview (ep 318) Focusing Illusion (ep 330) Warren Berger Interview (ep 340) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter

Welcome to the 400th episode of The Brainy Business podcast! In this milestone episode, Melina Palmer delves into the intriguing concept of survivorship bias, a critical thinking error that can significantly impact decision-making in business and personal life. Through engaging storytelling, Melina takes us back to World War II to uncover the origins of this concept and how it played a crucial role in military strategy.  She then brings the concept into contemporary contexts, illustrating how survivorship bias leads us to overvalue success stories while ignoring the vital lessons from failures. This episode not only celebrates our podcast's journey but also equips you with practical insights to recognize and overcome survivorship bias in your ventures. Join Melina as she explores this bias's profound implications on entrepreneurship, business strategies, and everyday decisions, helping you make more informed choices.  In this episode: Understand how survivorship bias impacts business success and decision-making. Explore the powerful influence of behavioral economics on shaping strategic choices in business. Discover effective strategies to overcome survivorship bias and drive more informed decision-making. Differentiate between correlation and causation in business strategies to make more impactful choices. Uncover the success factors that extend beyond survivorship bias and drive sustained business growth. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Melina introduces the concept of survivorship bias and its relevance to business decisions. She emphasizes the impact of this bias on entrepreneurs and its influence on decision-making in various roles across industries. 00:04:08 - Abraham Wald and World War Two Melina delves into the story of Abraham Wald, a mathematician who discovered survivorship bias during World War Two. She highlights the significance of Wald's analysis of bullet holes on planes and the crucial insights it provided on reinforcing strategic spots. 00:09:16 - The Fallacy of Survivorship Bias The discussion focuses on the fallacy of survivorship bias in seeking advice for success. Melina provides examples of how survivorship bias leads to misconceptions about causation and correlation, using narratives of successful individuals as illustrations. 00:11:31 - Business Applications of Survivorship Bias Melina explores the business applications of survivorship bias and its implications for decision-making. She emphasizes the complexity of success and the dangers of assuming a one-size-fits-all approach based on survivorship bias. 00:13:56 - Correlation vs. Causation The conversation delves into the distinction between correlation and causation, highlighting the misconceptions that arise from survivorship bias. Melina illustrates the importance of discerning causation for making informed decisions in business and life. 00:15:46 - Survivorship Bias in Conclusions Not all successful CEOs wake up at 05:00 a.m. Correlation doesn't imply causation. It's important to consider all data points and not draw conclusions based on one aspect. 00:16:21 - Success and Failure in Publishing For every popular book, there are a million unsuccessful books and authors. It takes trial and error and hard work to succeed. Learn from others' experiences and determine what works for your goals. 00:18:07 - The Illusion of the Best Product The best products don't always lead the market. Being the best or first doesn't guarantee success. Look at all possible data points and consider what's missing for your business venture. 00:19:55 - Customer Feedback and Satisfaction Customer satisfaction surveys may not capture all feedback. Consider the concerns of those who didn't choose your business. Look beyond extreme examples and aim for a complete data set for feedback. 00:23:49 - Openness to Unexpected Findings Be open to the things you aren't looking for. Anomalies and unconventional ideas could lead to valuable insights. Consider reframing questions and exploring untested areas to avoid survivorship bias. 00:24:48 - Conclusion What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: How to Change, by Katy Milkman What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer Alchemy, by Rory Sutherland The Invisible Gorilla, by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons Nobody's Fool, by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons Top Recommended Next Episode: David McRaney Interview (ep 336) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Hindsight Bias (ep 167) What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You (ep 225) Jonah Berger Interview (ep 301) Warren Berger Interview (ep 340) Cass Sunstein Interview (ep 371) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter What Every Founder Needs to Know About Survivorship Bias Why It's So Hard To Succeed – The Survivorship Bias You are missing something! – Survivorship bias 7 Lessons on Survivorship Bias that Will Help You Make Better Decisions How the Survivor Bias Distorts Reality Survivorship Bias: The Tale of Forgotten Failures Missing what's missing: How survivorship bias skews our perception The College Dropout Problem Hilarious Graphs Prove That Correlation Isn't Causation The 10 Most Bizarre Correlations

Situational awareness demands focus and selective attention.  Sometimes playing on your phone can help, and sometimes it can kill you. Most people can't multitask as well as they think, but Mike and Jim will give you strategies to outmatch your enemy and avoid becoming a LUMP. FAA Task Management White Paper: https://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/tc17-16.pdf Aviation Week article on Compartmentalization: https://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/safety-ops-regulation/compartmentalization-focus-flight-part-1 Wiki Page Eastern Flight 401: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Air_Lines_Flight_401 The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons: https://amzn.to/3WK6maK The Invisible Gorilla video: https://youtu.be/vJG698U2Mvo  Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangent. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Think you're too smart to be taken in by a fraudster? If so, that may make you an even bigger mark. In this episode, Caleb and Greg speak with psychologists Dan Simons of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Chris Chabris of the Geisinger Research Institute. Dan and Chris's new book, “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It,” goes deep on why we're all potential victims of clever (or not-so-clever) scams. SponsorsG-Accon - https://ohmyfraud.promo/gacconKeeper - https://ohmyfraud.promo/keeperHarbor Compliance - https://ohmyfraud.promo/harborBuy Chris's and Dan's BooksNobody's Fool The Invisible Gorilla Meet Our Guests:  Daniel Simons [X]Daniel Simons [LinkedIn]http://www.dansimons.comChristopher Chabris [X]Christopher Chabris [LinkedIn]http://www.chabris.comInvisible Gorilla Video [YouTube]HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Download the app:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appQuestions? Need help? Email support@earmarkcpe.com.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTSGreg Kyte, CPATwitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/Caleb NewquistTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnewquistLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebnewquist/Email us at ohmyfraud@earmarkcpe.com

This episode of On Culture interacts with this piece from The Embassy. Here is an excerpt …From time to time a psychology experiment will enter the cultural attention span - perhaps because we can relate to the findings of the experiment, even if those findings reveal a disturbing truth. One such experiment has been labeled The Invisible Gorilla.The Invisible Gorilla is part of the popular culture nowadays, thanks largely to a widely-read 2010 book of that title. In that book, authors and cognitive psychologists Dan Simons and Christopher Chabris popularized a phenomenon of human perception—known in the jargon as “inattentional blindness”—which they had demonstrated in a study some years before. In the best known version of the experiment, volunteers were told to keep track of how many times some basketball players tossed a basketball. While they did this, someone in a gorilla suit walked across the basketball court, in plain view, yet many of the volunteers failed even to notice the beast. The (Really Scary) Invisible Gorilla - APS - January 29, 2013It might be tempting to think that we wouldn't miss a gorilla walking by in plain sight, whatever we were doing. But, of course, those who missed the gorilla had to be told that they missed it. If you knew you missed the gorilla without being told - you didn't really miss it. The really scary part, named in the title of this article, refers to the ways in which this experiment has been confirmed and extended - including radiologists missing images of gorillas in scans because they were looking for something else. The really scary part is that it names something about all of us. We miss some of the gorillas. All of us do. And, being missed, we don't know that we are missing them.The Zone of Interest is a movie that was nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards and won the Best International Feature and Best Sound prizes. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis, it details the homelife of Rudolf and Hedwig Hoss and their children. I will reveal some things about the movie in this article - but it is a movie that might be impossible to spoil. It isn't really about plot. You know what is happening from the start. It is a movie that really needs to be watched. So - the homelife of the Hoss family: It is 1943, Rudolf is the commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp and their home is right next to the camp - the wall of the camp forms one of the borders of their garden.  Each day after the family breakfast Rudolf climbs on to his beloved horse and trots through the gate of the camp to begin his work day, and that is as much of the camp as we see - which is set almost entirely in the home and yard of the Hoss family. The Zone of Interest is about missing the gorilla, without really missing it. It is about missing the gorilla while knowing all along exactly where the gorilla is. It is about missing the gorilla by convincing yourself it isn't really a gorilla.…Please read the whole piece. If you are listening to this on substack, you can find On Culture anywhere you find podcasts (Apple podcasts, Spotify …)Thanks!The Embassy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Embassy at theembassy.substack.com/subscribe

"It's a kind of information that we find particularly appealing that people looking to fool us will use, but it can lead to innocent spreading" Host Paul Brandus explores the concept of truth bias and its implications in today's society with guests Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, authors of the book "Nobody's Fool, Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It." They discuss how our innate trust in familiar sources can make us vulnerable to misinformation and the importance of skepticism in evaluating information. The conversation delves into the challenges of focusing on only what is directly in front of us, potentially overlooking crucial context. Meredith Wilson, CEO of Emergent Risk International, joins the discussion to provide insights on how trust and skepticism play a crucial role in navigating the complex landscape of information consumption. The episode highlights the need for critical thinking and awareness in an age where information is constantly at our fingertips. [00:02:06] Truth bias and deception. [00:05:47] Calibrating trust and skepticism. [00:09:50] Familiarity and trust on social media. [00:12:25] Focusing on selective information. [00:17:07] Trust in societal systems. [00:21:29] Familiarity and trust in information. [00:24:27] Human nature and information consumption. Got questions, comments or ideas or an example of disinformation you'd like us to check out? Send them to paulb@emergentriskinternational.com. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Special thanks to our guests Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, our sound designer and editor Noah Foutz, audio engineer Nathan Corson, and executive producers Michael Dealoia and Gerardo Orlando. Thanks so much for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Mark England as he explores the crucial connection between breath and mindset. Learn how your thoughts shape your breathing, impacting your interactions and experiences. Dive deep into the victim mentality and discover powerful strategies to dismantle it, unlocking your full potential and creating a life beyond feeling stuck.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe transformative benefits of saying better words and breathing properly Signs to tell that you have a victim mentality Factors that influence your language and mindset Actionable steps to overcome the victim mentalitySimple ways to strengthen your mindset RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDConstruct Your Life With Austin Linney: https://bit.ly/49qoXw5Building Men: https://apple.co/3T2FY8q TEDx Talks: https://bitly.ws/3cNDh The Invisible Gorilla by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons: https://amzn.to/3w5BSEO Barbell Shrugged: https://bitly.ws/3cPeQ X: Mike Bledsoe: https://bitly.ws/3cPeY If you're up for a vocabulary challenge that can transform your life, join and download the Soft Talk Challenge at https://enlifted.me/softtalk/, or you may visit YouTube at https://bitly.ws/3cPhw for more. Explore and extract words and vocabulary that will elevate your mindset and communication skills. ABOUT MARK ENGLANDMark, the co-founder of Enlifted, boasts 16 years of experience, including conducting over 5000 coaching sessions, leading 750 workshops, appearing on 350 podcasts, featuring in 2 documentaries, producing 3 online courses, presenting 1 TEDx Talk, and certifying over 350 Enlifted Coaches.CONNECT WITH MARKWebsite: Enlifted: https://enlifted.me/  CONNECT WITH USSchedule a 20-min get-to-know each other call - bit.ly/3OK31kISchedule a 30-minute call to learn about investing with Three Keys Investments - bit.ly/3yteWhxVisit ThreeKeysInvestments.com to download a free e-book, “Why Invest in Apartments”!If you're looking for an affordable healthcare solution, check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://bit.ly/3JTRm1IGo deeper into your reflection with the Conscious Investor Growth Exercises. Click the link to access now https://bit.ly/46mLPKu Ready to accelerate your efforts? Click the link to learn more and apply to the Conscious Investor Growth Accelerator. Space is limited to 12 people https://bit.ly/3QA6K76 Join us at The Conscious Investor on Apple Podcasts! Leave an honest rating and review at https://tinyurl.com/24tf2rj9. Your feedback is invaluable to us – let us know your take on our episodes! Please RSS: Review, Subscribe, Share!

Have you every felt like a big fool after you got taken advantage of? Haven't we all! But don't worry because there are reasons for why we are all fooled and what we can do to prevent it.  This week on Fraudish Kelly speaks with Dan Simons and Chris Chabris who are experts in why and how people are fooled and how to prevent it. Chris and Dan have written Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. This book is a must have in the Fraudish offical library!  Simons is a professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois.  Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union College and Harvard University.  Links:Daniel Simons LinkedinChirstopher ChabrisNobody's Fool bookThe Invisible Gorillahttp://www.chabris.com/Youtube Video The Lab DecoyPersona The French Deception Podcast

None of us, regardless how competent or cautious we are, are immune from being fooled. If you doubt that you can be deceived, then tune in to hear how it happens. If you know you can be deceived, then tune in to hear how to navigate without becoming hyper cynical. How do scams work, how do you get fooled and what can you do about it?

None of us, regardless how competent or cautious we are, are immune from being fooled. If you doubt that you can be deceived, then tune in to hear how it happens. If you know you can be deceived, then tune in to hear how to navigate without becoming hyper cynical. How do scams work, how do you get fooled and what can you do about it?

Happy New Year from Kurt and Tim! As we reflect on the past year, join us in revisiting some of the most impactful and insightful conversations from Behavioral Grooves in 2023. Grateful for the time and wisdom shared by our wonderful guests, we delve into key topics through the lens of behavioral science, aiming to provide you with valuable insights for both your professional and personal life. From embracing uncertainty and cultivating growth mindsets to exploring the power of "magic words" and understanding your future self, this compilation covers a diverse range of subjects, including the psychology of scams and the challenges of parenting. Settle in, unwind, and take a moment to revisit the highlights of 2023 as we gear up for what the future holds (as much as we can anticipate!). As always, thank you for listening to Behavioral Grooves. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to many more exciting developments in 2024! © 2023 Behavioral Grooves Topics  (2:17) Yael Schonbrun, parenting, and fostering growth mindsets. (8:48) Nathan and Susannah Furr, embracing uncertainty and embracing possibility. (13:23) Jonah Berger, the enchantment of "magic words" and the art of reframing language. (18:54) Hal Hershfield, navigating your future self and shedding light blind spots (23:06) Daniel Simons & Chris Chabris, the intricate world of scams, and maintaining hope.  © 2023 Behavioral Grooves Links Monkey Business Yael Schonbrun on Parenting Nathan & Susannah Furr on Embracing Uncertainty Jonah Berger and Magic Words Hal Hershfield and Your Future Self Daniel Simons & Christopher Chabris on Falling for Fraud

Christopher Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union University and Harvard University. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence and behavior genetics. Christopher received his Ph.D. in Psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard University. He joined us today to talk about the book he co-authored, Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.Join us as we dissect the complexities of belief, deception, and human psychology. [10.08] Willing suspension of disbelief – Christopher defines willing suspension of disbelief and how the position of belief can get us into trouble. [14.12] The illusory truth – We dive into how we mistakenly attribute qualities such as credibility, truth, and trustworthiness to things like familiarity and recognition.[24.12] Using AI – Artificial intelligence and its current usage. [32.27] Survivorship bias – Christopher explains what survivorship bias is with some examples.[38.18] Opinions - Opinions come a lot easier than justifications. We talk about the famous saying, ‘The work required to have an opinion.'[48.10] Predictions – We dive into predictions, outcomes, and the effect predictions have on people.[51.27] Consistency – Consistency and what happens when it's impossible.[01.07.25] Dealing with scams – Christopher shares how to identify if you are working with a scam and how to stay safe from them.ResourcesConnect with ChristopherLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/christopherchabris/ Twitter - twitter.com/cfchabris Website - chabris.com/Book by Christopher Chabris Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about ItBook by Duncan J. WattsEverything Is Obvious: How Common Sense Fails UsBook by Michael ShermerConspiracy: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational

Anyone who makes critical decisions needs to be aware of dual process theory and the heuristics we use and are subject to. Dr. Pat Croskerry, Dr. Christopher Chabris, and Dr. Itiel Dror are all experts in critical thinking about how our minds work. This episode is also available for Yale CME credit (1.0 hour). Dr. Pat Croskerry, MD PhD, is a professor in emergency medicine at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. For the past 10 years, he has been Director, Critical Thinking Program, Division of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, at that same institution. Trained as an experimental psychologist, Dr. Croskerry went on to become an emergency medicine physician and found himself surprised by the relatively scant amount of attention given to cognitive errors. He is one of the world's foremost experts in safety in emergency medicine and in diagnostic errors. He is humble, honest, and thoughtful; read this interview for more insight into his background and work in the emergency department (https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-withpat-croskerry-md-phd). Other recent key links to his work include https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-068044/rr-1 and The Cognitive Autopsy (https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Autopsy-Analysis-Medical-Decision/dp/0190088745/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UQIRFBZTX6JH&keywords=croskerry+cognitive+autopsy&qid=1648025342&sprefix=%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1). Dr. Christopher Chabris, PhD is one of the originators of a famous psychology experiment (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo); he is currently Professor and Co-director of the Behavior and Decision Sciences Program at Geisinger Health System. His book with Daniel Simons, The Invisible Gorilla (link: http://www.theinvisiblegorilla.com/) is a bestseller that goes into much greater depth on the everyday illusions of attention, memory, confidence, knowledge, cause, and potential; as well as the myth of intuition. Dr. Itiel Dror PhD is a senior cognitive neuroscience researcher at the University College London. He received his PhD in Psychology at Harvard University. He researches information processing involved in perception, judgment, and decision-making. Dr. Dror has dozens of research publications, which have been cited over 10,000 times. His academic theoretical work is complemented with applied worked in healthcare, policing and aviation --to improve human training and decision making. More information and publications are available here. Links to some papers: 1) Short piece from Science, 2) A bit more 'meat' explaining bias sources & fallacies, 3) A 'solution' too, and 4) 'Hot off the press', just published, a new paper on forensic pathology decisions. 

Join us on Wednesday, November 1 @ 6pm EST for an exciting conversation with best-selling authors, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris to discuss their book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It, which they spent nearly a decade researching and writing. They have collaborated on research for more than 25 years, and they jointly received the 2004 Ig Nobel Prize (given for research that "first makes you laugh and then makes you think"). They have contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Slate, and other national publications, and their work has appeared in science museums worldwide.   Dr. Daniel Simons [pronounced: SY-muns] is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory and has courtesy appointments in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising and the Gies College of Business. Dan received his B.A. from Carleton College and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits, and the implications of such limits for our personal and professional lives. For more information, visit dansimons.com. Dr. Christopher Chabris [pronounced: shuh-BREE] is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union College and Harvard University and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence, and behavior genetics. Chris received his Ph.D. in psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard University. He is a chess master, poker amateur, and games enthusiast; for three years he wrote the “Game On” column in The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit chabris.com.

My book, Perpetual Chess Improvement, is now available from New in Chess (and should be shipping from Amazon any day now), so it was time to dedicate a podcast to discussing it in detail. Joining me for the discussion is longtime friend of the pod, cognitive scientist, author and USCF Master, Dr. Christopher Chabris. Christopher had a sneak peak at the book and shares his impressions of it and interviews me on the topics that interested him. . We discuss what I call “The Four Pillars of Chess Improvement,” how the project came about, and the key lessons I derived for improvement of my own chess game from writing it. Whether or not you are interested in reading the book, I hope you find this discussion of chess improvement worthwhile. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.  03:00-Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com. You can check out what is new here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ And you can check out some of my favorites here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 05:00- Book announcements  Full info on book signings and ordering signed books here:  https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/book?fbclid=IwAR0oy_PqpOhc-S7sP-mOZClmKZyhKwuWUbthSY8Um4qVp_YCJKYgL9HJiCA 07:30- Book discussion with Dr. Christopher Chabris  14:00- What is the target audience for the book?  17:00- The importance of playing serious games  25:00- Why did I write several pages about IM Levy Rozman's pursuit of the GM title?  32:00- Why did I write a book? Did I ever want to quit this project? 42:00- How did I decide that “The Four Pillars of Chess Improvement” should be identified as these: 1) Play competitive games 2) Review them 3) Solve puzzles and 4) Find a Community? 53:00- What is my next project? Mentioned: Episode 349 with Dr. Anique de Bruin  1:01:00 Patreon mailbag: Advice for Solitaire chess  Mentioned: GM Gregory Kaidanov, my video on How to Do Solitaire Chess on LiChess Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8bpFF4nnPE GM Daniel King's How Good is Your Chess  Chess Life magazine archive with Pandolfini's Solitaire Chess: https://new.uschess.org/chess-life-digital-archives Also available as a book: https://www.amazon.com/Solitaire-Chess-Bruce-Pandolfini/dp/0812936566 1:05:00- Patreon mailbag question: “What are some scientifically proven ways to improve at chess? What about unproven ways that Ben thinks are effective?” 1:13:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Which piece of advice do I think will be most helpful for my own improvement?”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are we humans so easily deceived? What are the tricks of the trade, and how can we train ourselves to be more aware of them? What does all this have to do with Theranos, forged letters, and the shell game? Although you presumably wouldn't cheat a stranger out of all her money, there are people who would -- so how can we beef up our immunity against deception? Join Eagleman with guests Christopher Chabris and Dan Simons to discuss their new book, Nobody's Fool.

IN EPISODE 147: We've all been the target of a scam, fraud, or con - but we also allow ourselves to become the source. In Episode 147, Dan Simons and Christopher Chabris teach us the habits and hooks that make us more susceptible to bad actors and information. You'll learn why people spread misinformation without even realizing it, how our memories play a role in self-deception, the words and phrases that signal potential fraud, and the questions we can ask others and ourselves to stay alert. Even the best of us can fall for frauds - but after listening to Dan and Christopher, you'll be prepared to fight back. ABOUT DAN SIMONS & CHRISTOPHER CHABRIS: Dan Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. Christopher Chabris is professor and co-director of the Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program at Geisinger Health System and he's also faculty co-director of Geisinger's Behavioral Insights Team. Together, Dan and Christopher have been research collaborators for a quarter century, most notably with their work on the "Invisible Gorilla " experiment, which became a New York Times bestseller. Their latest book is Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.

Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris are professors of psychology, both experts in the fields of cognitive science and experimental psychology. They are also known as the co-authors of the famous book The Invisible Gorilla, and the inventors of the homonymous psychological experiment. 12 years from the release of their first book they have partnered again, co-writing Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It. This book illustrates through a series of stories why we fall victim to deception and provides practical tools to help the reader know when to question their beliefs.In this conversation, Simons and Chabris give the listener a taste of their new book. They provide insights on how we can arm ourselves against stories that do not reflect reality and how to improve our ability to realize when we are in front of a critical decision. Topics discussed also include social pressure, manifesting, self-help books, and chess.  Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/58jfj8tt73uqqajy Contents:(00:00:01) From “The Invisible Gorilla” to “Nobody's Fool”(00:04:30) When Should We Question Our Intuition?(00:20:29) The Power of a Good Partnership(00:23:54) The Time-Reversal Heuristic (00:31:48) When the Story is Nicer Than Reality (00:49:13) Social Pressure: A Potent Tool (00:55:57) Luxury Goods and the Concept of Familiarity (01:01:00) Manifesting: Is it Harmless? (01:06:53) How to Approach Self-Help Books (01:11:01) The Fields of Psychology (01:19:35) On Chess, Bridge, and Poker 

Psychology Professor Daniel Simons and co-author Christopher Chabris say we shouldn't feel bad about getting taken in and explain how to avoid it in their book "Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It."

My guest today is Christopher Chabris, a cognitive psychologist and a well-known researcher in the fields of psychology and human cognition. He is most famous for his work on the "invisible gorilla" experiment, which he conducted during his graduate studies at Harvard University along with Daniel Simons. This experiment demonstrated the phenomenon of "inattentional blindness," where people fail to notice unexpected objects or events if their attention is focused on a different task. The topic is his co-authored book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Cognitive biases and their impact on perception and deception Stepping back from heated debates Scams, frauds, and deceptions Selective data analysis and confirmation bias Vaccines and politics Thinking critically and seeking truth in divisive topics Examining COVID, gender, and Trump through a framework Information curation Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Christopher Chabris, a cognitive psychologist and a well-known researcher in the fields of psychology and human cognition. He is most famous for his work on the "invisible gorilla" experiment, which he conducted during his graduate studies at Harvard University along with Daniel Simons. This experiment demonstrated the phenomenon of "inattentional blindness," where people fail to notice unexpected objects or events if their attention is focused on a different task. The topic is his co-authored book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Cognitive biases and their impact on perception and deception Stepping back from heated debates Scams, frauds, and deceptions Selective data analysis and confirmation bias Vaccines and politics Thinking critically and seeking truth in divisive topics Examining COVID, gender, and Trump through a framework Information curation Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Hindsight is 20/20 after falling for a scam; the trick is avoiding one in the first place. Daniel Simons is professor in the department of psychology at the University of Illinois, where he directs the Visual Cognition Laboratory. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the many ways we get taken for a ride and the faulty thinking that got us there so we can be aware next time. His book, written with co-author Christopher Chabris, is “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It.” 

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with researchers Dr. Daniels Simons & Dr. Christopher Chabris about deception and their new book, Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. They discuss how easy it is to be fooled by online information, why doomsday cult members don't abandon their beliefs when their predictions fail, why being objective may be harder than we think, why Bernie Madoff was so successful at conning his victims, and how you can adjust your thinking to avoid being deceived. For more on these guests, visit www.dansimons.com or www.chabris.com. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, fraudulent science to fake art, chess cheaters to crypto hucksters, and marketers to magicians, our world brims with deception. In Nobody's Fool, psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. They describe the key habits of thinking and reasoning that serve us well most of the time but make us vulnerable—like our tendency to accept what we see, stick to our commitments, and overvalue precision and consistency. Each chapter illustrates their new take on the science of deception, describing scams you've never heard of and shedding new light on some you have. Simons and Chabris provide memorable maxims and practical tools you can use to spot deception before it's too late. Christopher Chabris is a professor at Geisinger, a Pennsylvania healthcare system, where he co-directs the Behavioral Insights Team. He previously taught at Union College and Harvard University, and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Chris received his Ph.D. in psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence, and behavior genetics. His work has been published in leading journals including Science, Nature, PNAS, and Perception, and he has published essays in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post. Chris is also a chess master, games enthusiast, and co-author of the bestselling book The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us. Together Daniel and Christopher co-authored the new book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It. Shermer, Simons, and Chabris discuss: • How rational vs. irrational are humans? (Daniel Kahneman vs. Gerd Gingerenzer) • Truth Default Theory, or Truth Bias • deception vs. deception detection • social proof and the influence of others on our beliefs • cults • Bernie Madoff • Harvey Weinstein • Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos • Nigerian spam scam • cheating in chess • habits of thought that can be exploited • information hooks we find especially enticing instead of triggering skepticism • scientific fraud and the replication crisis • how to prevent from being a victim of fraud or a con.

How would you feel if during your trip to Agra, India, someone offers to sell you the Taj Mahal (one of the greatest wonders of the world)? In its absurd glory you might question the offer as you read this, but not everyone did. One of the greatest con artists from India, Natwarlal aka Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, not only sold the Taj Mahal to unsuspecting foreign tourists, but also made out selling a few other historical monuments ~ and not just once, but multiple times. No one likes to be conned, fooled or taken advantage of. However, everyone has fallen prey to someone else's deceit at least once because we are wired for trust-bias and scammers use our own cognitive beliefs, habits, and assumptions against us.On this episode, research neuroscientists, co-authors and collaborators Dr. Christopher Chabris and Dr. Daniel Simons discuss their most recent book, “Nobody's Fool: Why we get taken and what we can do about it” and explain what classic and current research in cognitive psychology and the social sciences says about our vulnerabilities to fall prey to deception and fraud. Focus, critical thinking, discernment and questioning ourselves with criticality are some of the effective ways of managing our truth bias and activating our executive function to protect our future-selves.About Dr. Christopher ChabrisChristopher Chabris is a Professor at Geisinger, a Pennsylvania healthcare system, where he co-directs the Behavioral Insights Team. He previously taught at Union College and Harvard University, and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. Chris received his Ph.D. in psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence, and behavior genetics. His work has been published in leading journals including Science, Nature, PNAS, and Perception. Chris is also a chess master and co-author of the bestseller The Invisible Gorilla (published in 21 languages) and the forthcoming book on deception and fraud, Nobody's Fool.About Dr. Daniel SimonsDr. Daniel Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory and has courtesy appointments in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising and the Gies College of Business. Dan received his B.A. from Carleton College and his Ph.D. from Cornell University. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits, and the implications of such limits for our personal and professional lives. For more information, visit dansimons.com.Websites:http://www.chabris.com/dansimons.comBooks:The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive UsNobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About ItAbout Host, Sucheta KamathSucheta Kamath, is an award-winning speech-language pathologist, a TEDx speaker, a celebrated community leader, and the founder and CEO of ExQ®. As an EdTech entrepreneur, Sucheta has designed ExQ's personalized digital learning curriculum/tool that empowers middle and high school students to develop self-awareness and strategic thinking skills through the mastery of Executive Function and social-emotional competence.Support the show

In their new book, Nobody's Fool, psychology professor Daniel Simons and cognitive scientist Christopher Chabris make the case that people don't just fall for scams because they're gullible. The way our brains work – the way they reason and trust – can often lead us to believe a piece of misinformation or to click on a phishing scam. In today's episode, the authors explain to NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer why truth bias and familiarity can work against us, but that skepticism and fact-checking can help us fight back.

This week we talk to psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris about their new book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.

We chat with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris about the science of cons and how we can we can avoid being taken in. We also cover the fate of the gorilla suit from the 'invisible gorilla' study, why scientists are especially prone to being fooled, plus more! Buy Daniel and Christopher's new book, Nobody's fool, from your favourite bookseller here (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/daniel-simons/nobodys-fool/9781541602236/). Other links Everything Hertz on social media - Dan on twitter (https://www.twitter.com/dsquintana) - James on twitter (https://www.twitter.com/jamesheathers) - Everything Hertz on twitter (https://www.twitter.com/hertzpodcast) - Everything Hertz on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/everythinghertzpodcast/) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/hertzpodcast) and get bonus stuff! $1 per month: A 20% discount on Everything Hertz merchandise, access to the occasional bonus episode, and the the warm feeling you're supporting the show $5 per month or more: All the stuff you get in the one dollar tier PLUS a bonus episode every month Citation Quintana, D.S., Heathers, J.A.J. (Hosts). (2023, July 20) "171: The easiest person to fool is yourself (with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris)", Everything Hertz [Audio podcast], DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/F8SMR Special Guests: Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons.

From Ponzi schemes to e-mail phishing identity thieves, the world can seem full of people who want to deceive us. Daniel Simons, PhD, and Christopher Chabris, PhD, co-authors of the “Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It,” talk about the cognitive habits that put us at risk of believing lies; famous frauds and cons from the worlds of business, science and competitive chess; and what you can do to protect yourself, and your wallet, by spotting scammers before it's too late. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.

Have you ever considered that, while being super focused can be a positive quality, it may also have its drawbacks? Think about it: when you channel your attention so intensely on one thing, you could be neglecting a whole realm of valuable information and stimuli out there. Embark on a journey with us into the mysterious world of illusions! Piggy-backing off of the previous episode on the science of deception, we are taking you back in time to revisit an eleven-year-old conversation between Debbie and Christopher Chabris for the New Books Network about, "The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us ".  Through this captivating book, you'll discover how to view the world through the lens of illusions and how our perceptions can be deceived. From the illusion of attention, flashbulb memory, and The Mozart Effect to the illusions of confidence and knowledge, challenge your assumptions and gain insight into how our brains can be tricked and our decision-making influenced. Listen and Learn:  How was The Gorilla Experiment conceived, and what were the key findings?  What did the experiment reveal about attention in particular? How the illusion of attention can affect our daily lives Why do we not notice significant changes in our visual world when our attention is distracted? Do we actually pay attention to our memories? The illusion of knowledge and how it pertains to investing Why do we think we know cause and effect better than we actually do? The Mozart Effect: is it really beneficial to our cognitive abilities? The illusion of potential and why we have the tendency to believe that there are quick and easy ways to achieve dramatic results How to change your environment to make you less prone to falling victim to these illusions Resources:  Christopher Chabris The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons  Follow Christopher on Twitter  Original interview on New Books Network  About Christopher Chabris Dr. Christopher Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union College and Harvard University and is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. His research focuses on decision-making, attention, intelligence, and behavior genetics. Chris received his Ph.D. in psychology and A.B. in computer science from Harvard University. He is a chess master, poker amateur, and games enthusiast; for three years he wrote the “Game On” column in The Wall Street. Related Episodes: 311. Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris 42. Strategies To Increase Focus And Work More Effectively with Debbie and Diana 127. Indistractable with Nir Eyal 20. Phones, Games, And Screens: Sustainable Technology Use 13. Healthy Aging and the Brain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Splashy headlines, sensational findings and world-first results grab our attention but they also leave us vulnerable to deception. Constantly being skeptical of research is an impractical stance, so how do we avoid being fooled by fraud? Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris tell us exactly how.   If you're one of the 13 million viewers of the Monkey Business Illusion video on YouTube, you are already familiar with the work of our guests on this episode, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris. As long time experts in the areas of deception and fraud, they have just published an excellent new book on the topic; Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.   In our discussion with Dan Simons and Chris Chabris, we discuss ways to avoid being fooled and scammed based on insights from behavioral science. They talk about how habits and appealing information can make people vulnerable to deception. While being skeptical of everything all the time is impractical, people should be more skeptical when the stakes are high.   Scientific fraud is a growing concern and has hit the headlines again in the field of behavioral science. Dan and Chris outline the problems with current incentives in academic research and a new approach to conducting research that reduces the push for only publishing statistically significant results.    The snapshot takeaway from this monumental discussion though is when trying to figure out who to trust in a world swimming in disinformation, fraud and scams - look for the people who are routinely admit when they're wrong. These are the people you can trust.   Interviewing Dan and Chris was definitely a highlight of the 350+ episodes of Behavioral Grooves Podcast. We love bringing you insights from the best minds in the field of behavioral science. If you'd like to support our ongoing work, please consider becoming a Behavioral Grooves Patreon member.   Topics  (4:04) Welcome and speed round questions. (6:56) What readers can get out of the book, Nobody's Fool. (11:06) Why is a book about deception timely? (15:31) Who can we trust? (18:52) The replication crisis in behavioral science. (21:36) Registered reports - a new method for publishing research.  (23:46) How to ask the right questions. (26:38) How to detect fraud in scientific papers? (32:59) The tension between individual choice and incentives in research. (37:58) Normalizing a lack of confidence in your own research results. (41:49) The bullshit receptivity scale research. (45:09) Tips on evading selection. (50:43) What music Dan and Chris would take to a desert island. (55:53) Grooving Session with Kurt and Tim on being fooled.   © 2023 Behavioral Grooves   Links  The Monkey Business Illusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY  Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris' book, Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It: https://amzn.to/3pHdkz6  Pennycook, G., Cheyne, J. A., Barr, N., Koehler, D. J., & Fugelsang, J. A. (2015). Bullshit Receptivity Scale: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/t52525-000  Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves    Musical Links  Talking Heads “Once in a Lifetime”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IsSpAOD6K8  Dan Ani Difranco “Both Hands”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-GDhsveM4&ab_channel=HybridFalcon  Wax Tailor “Come With Me”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzGmze5erMo&pp=ygUKd2F4IHRheWxvcg%3D%3D  Bjork “Human Behaviour”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0mRIhK9seg&ab_channel=bj%C3%B6rk  Supertramp “Breakfast in America”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YQb-0P320s&ab_channel=KRM    Chris U2 “Original Of The Species”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu9rQ8lkQ5c  Bob Mould “I Don't Know You Anymore”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ0ZEpJRpAE&ab_channel=MergeRecordsonYouTube   

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:10 Nobody's Fool Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do about It Hardcover by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris. Interview with with Daniel Simons. From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, fraudulent science to fake art, chess cheaters to crypto hucksters, and marketers to magicians, our world brims with deception. In Nobody's Fool, psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. http://dansimons.com https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/daniel-simons/nobodys-fool/9781541602236/ 0:18:32 Maynard's Spooky Action Maynard and Saunders head to Sydney Skeptics in the Pub. Featuring Annie McCubbin and Tim Mendham. 0:24:40 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:36:37 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to ghost cats. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also   10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #247 - 13.July.2013 A interview with Dr Eugenie C. Scott. Dr Eugenie C. Scott is a physical anthropologist who has been the executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE) since 1987. She is a leading critic of young earth creationism and intelligent design - A Week in Science (extra update) with Dr Paul Willis https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-247-13-july-2013

From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, fraudulent science to fake art, chess cheaters to crypto hucksters, and marketers to magicians, our world brims with deception. In Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken in and What We Can Do about It (Basic Books, 2023), psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. They describe the key habits of thinking and reasoning that serve us well most of the time but make us vulnerable--like our tendency to accept what we see, stick to our commitments, and overvalue precision and consistency. Each chapter illustrates their new take on the science of deception, describing scams you've never heard of and shedding new light on some you have. Simons and Chabris provide memorable maxims and practical tools you can use to spot deception before it's too late. Informative, illuminating, and entertaining, Nobody's Fool will protect us from charlatans in all their forms--and delight us along the way. Debbie Sorenson is a psychologist in Denver and the host of the excellent podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From phishing scams to Ponzi schemes, fraudulent science to fake art, chess cheaters to crypto hucksters, and marketers to magicians, our world brims with deception. In Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken in and What We Can Do about It (Basic Books, 2023), psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris show us how to avoid being taken in. They describe the key habits of thinking and reasoning that serve us well most of the time but make us vulnerable--like our tendency to accept what we see, stick to our commitments, and overvalue precision and consistency. Each chapter illustrates their new take on the science of deception, describing scams you've never heard of and shedding new light on some you have. Simons and Chabris provide memorable maxims and practical tools you can use to spot deception before it's too late. Informative, illuminating, and entertaining, Nobody's Fool will protect us from charlatans in all their forms--and delight us along the way. Debbie Sorenson is a psychologist in Denver and the host of the excellent podcast Psychologists Off the Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Today we welcome Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris to the podcast. Daniel Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits, and the implications for our personal and professional lives.Christopher Chabris is professor and co-director of the Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program at Geisinger Health System. He is also faculty co-director of Geisinger's Behavioral Insights Team. From 2014 to 2017, he wrote a monthly column called GAME ON for The Wall Street Journal. His essays have been published in several media outlets.Daniel and Christopher met at Harvard University in 1997, where they began to collaborate on research. In 2004 they shared the Ig Nobel Prize in Psychology, awarded for The Invisible Gorilla experiment. Together, they co-authored the New York Times bestselling book of the same name. Their latest book is called Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.In this episode I talk to Daniel and Christopher about scams and how NOT to get scammed! With enough information and persuasion, anybody can fall for a scheme. According to Daniel and Christopher, certain cognitive biases can make us vulnerable to deception. To help us outsmart con artists, they elaborate the different types of scams and how they work, all the while giving us tools to navigate shady situations. Website: dansimons.com & chabris.comTwitter: @profsimons & @cfchabris Topics03:20 Nobody's Fool07:54 Using AI for deception10:13 The truth bias12:42 Fixed belief bias16:40 The possibility grid22:27 Scamming through social media24:21 The Nigerian email scam27:19 Scam baiting29:01 Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme 35:16 Are mediums scammers?36:47 Why do people ignore red flags?38:59 The Tinder Swindler and romance scams44:05 Highly successful people get scammed too47:17 When to be skeptical54:37 Accept less, check more

How can our habits of thinking make us vulnerable to deception? What characteristics of information make it more likely to manipulate us? And how can we spot deception before it's too late? In this episode of Under the Cortex, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris join APS's Ludmila Nunes to answer these questions and more, drawing from their brand new book: Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It. Daniel Simons is a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, where he researches the limits of human awareness and memory. Christopher Chabris is a cognitive scientist who has taught at Union College and Harvard University. In 2010, they co-authored the best-selling book The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us, in which they wrote about cognitive illusions.  

Is it really human nature to believe what we're told at first pass, but then start to doubt after the conversation ends? Should we be more doubtful from the get-go? Today we welcome to the basement two men who want to share how to avoid getting sucked into false promises, hoodwinked by snake oil salesmen, and bamboozled by smooth-talking neighbors who have a sweet El Camino: Doctors Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris. In today's headline, we question the legitimacy of the advice given by a more off-the-beaten-path new source. This gives us a chance to put our critical hats on and have a larger discussion about vetting your news sources, how to spot red flags that raise eyebrows, and a few telltale signs that the piece was, at least in part, probably written by ChatGPT. We throw out the Haven Lifeline to Lucas who wants our take on how to correctly calculate the tax basis on shares of stock that were purchased at a discount through an employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP"). And Doug has some explosive trivia! FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/deception-code-Daniel-Simons-and-Christopher-Chabris-1381 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deception is everywhere. Fake psychics, dodgy investment deals, cults, and pesky scam calls can be hard to detect, even for the smartest or most vigilant individuals. This poses the question of what makes us vulnerable and what precautions we can take?  Joining us for this episode are two exceptional cognitive scientists, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons. Through studies and findings from their highly anticipated book, "Nobody's Fool, Why We Get Taken In, and What We Can Do About It" they provide us with valuable insight into how to navigate the treacherous world of deception.  In this fascinating conversation, Christopher and Daniel unveil the cognitive biases that plague us all while offering practical ways to safeguard ourselves from being duped. Drawing upon real-life situations, they come equipped with an arsenal of tactics that can be incorporated into your daily life and that won't breed paranoia or leave you in a perpetual state of vigilance—quite the opposite! Their goal is to provide you with the knowledge to navigate life confidently, cautiously, and securely. Listen and Learn:  Is everyone susceptible to being duped? How have Daniel and Christopher become savvier at recognizing scams as a result of writing and researching their book, Nobody's Fool? Daniel's clever suggestion for protecting your family from scam calls   How ‘truth bias' can make us more vulnerable in day-to-day life  Why do we often fail to see something that's right in front of us? Even something so glaringly apparent? Principle of focus: what does it mean, and how is it used as a means to deceive? How our beliefs and expectations can deter us from seeing what is actually there and how to avoid falling victim to the trap Why it's crucial to consider all of the information that you're missing when interpreting information or data that is presented to you How can we protect ourselves from being fooled when the risk is high? The “illusory truth effect”: why do we have a tendency to treat familiarity as a sign of fact? How can we find that balance between accepting the truth bias and being cautious? Resources:  Christopher Chabris Follow Christopher on Twitter  Daniel Simons Follow Daniel on Twitter Nobody's Fool, Why We Get Taken In, and What We Can Do About It The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us Gorilla Experiment Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini  About Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris: Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris are the authors of the 2010 New York Times Bestseller, The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us, which has been translated into 20 languages. They have collaborated on research for more than 25 years, and they jointly received the 2004 Ig Nobel Prize (given for research that "first makes you laugh and then makes you think"). They have contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Slate, and other national publications, and their work has appeared in science museums worldwide. They spent nearly a decade researching and writing Nobody's Fool. Related Episodes: 295. Buyer Beware: Pseudoscience and the Wellness Industry, featuring Pooja Lakshmin    255. Influence is Your Superpower with Zoe Chance 196. The Neuroscience of Marketing with Matt Johnson and Prince Ghuman 305. The Power of Saying No with Vanessa Patrick  186. Set Boundaries Find Peace with Nedra Tawwab:  276. Assertive Communication Skills with Randy Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an era in which we have more information available to us than ever before, when claims of “fake news” might themselves be, in fact, fake news, Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, authors of The Invisible Gorilla, are back to offer us a vital tool to not only inoculate ourselves against getting infected by misinformation but prevent us from spreading it to others, a new book titled Nobody's Fool. Dan Simon's WebsiteChristopher Chabris' WebsiteNobody's FoolHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon

This week's guests on Perpetual Chess are the award-winning co-authors and tournament chess players, Dr. Christopher Chabris and Dr. Daniel Simons. Dr. Chabris, of course, is a cognitive scientist, USCF Master, chess dad, and frequent guest on Perpetual Chess. Dr. Simons is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois-Urbana and a tournament chess player in his own right. Their excellent new book, Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken in and What We Can Do About It is not exclusively about chess, but touches on the subject repeatedly,  and has many implications for our game. In our conversation, we talk about the book generally but also try to focus on “chess takeaways,” from the book material,  with a particular emphasis on the future of cheating in chess. Dr. Chabris has also been active on the tournament scene since we last spoke, so he shares a few fresh observations about chess improvement. I learned a lot both from the book and from our conversation, and I am confident that you will enjoy it.  0:00- Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com. Check out Anish Giri's new course Lifetime Repertoires: Giri's 1. E4 Part 3.   You can also see a list of my recommended courses here:   You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/  0:00- What is misunderstood about “Growth Mindset”?  Mentioned: Chess Improvement, It's All in the Mindset, Episode 199 with Dr. Barry Hymer and GM Peter Wells  7:00- What is replication and why is it important for scientific studies? 12:00- What is “desirable difficulty?”  16:30- Dan and Chris discuss a famous chess study that they recreated on their own involving the ability of chess players of different levels to recall chess positions. Watch the video here: Memory for chess positions (featuring grandmaster Patrick Wolff) 24:00- Are there any studies of chess players that Dan and Chris would like to see done?  31:00- We have a  brief digression on how to deal with email scams, I was surprised by the advice given in Nobody's Fool.  35:00- What can we do about cheating in chess?  Mentioned: FM Nate Solon's article Beating Hikaru https://zwischenzug.substack.com/p/beating-hikaru More info on Apple Vision Pro: https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ 48:00- Chris Chabris just played in two tournaments. What were his chess observations and conclusions?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Perpetual Chess Book Review Series Chess Books Recaptured  returns to discuss the award winning book, San Luis 2005 by GM Alik Gershon and Igor Nor. San Luis 2005 chronicles a crucial tournament in modern chess history, a double round robin whose winner determined the FIDE World Champion. The tournament featured nearly all of the top players of the time including GM Viswanathan Anand, Judit Polgar, Peter Svidler, and the winner, GM Veselin Topalov. As we discuss, GM Vladimir Kramnik was conspicuously absent, as he was already champion of a competing World Championship Faction that was originally founded by GM Garry Kasparov. Kramnik ultimately played the winner of this tournament in a 2006 Championship reunification match.    My guest co-host is Dr. Christopher Chabris, a renowned author, cognitive scientist and USCF Master. As Christopher and I discuss, it is a beautiful book with lucid prose and great photos and game analysis. The tournament it covers did not have a suspenseful ending, but it did contain some drama in the form of cheating accusations that were lodged against the tournament winner. As we discuss, these unproven accusations have a lot of parallels to the Carlsen-Niemann scandal. We also discuss why tournament books “don't sell” and compare this book to other classic tournament books like Zurich 1953. Lastly, I catch up a bit with Dr. Chabris on his OTB tournament plans, and his forthcoming book  Nobody's Fool: Why we Get Taken in and What we Can do about it. As always, timestamps and links for topics discussed can be found below.  Prior appearances by Dr. Christopher Chabris: Episode 95 with Christopher Chabris  Episode 187 with Christopher Chabris  Book Recap #4: Think Like a Grandmaster by Kotov  Book Recap #15: Secrets of Practical Chess and Attack the Strongpoint  Book Recap #25 (Mammoth Games)  02:00- Why did we choose San Luis 2005? Mentioned: Book Recap #17- Zurich 1953 with FM Nate Solon and special guest GM Andy Soltis  04:00- Historical context: What was happening with the World Championship cycle in 2005?  Mentioned: Linares! Linares! By Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam 14:00- Chessable Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Check out their latest courses here: https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/ 16:00- We discuss the origins of the books and the background of the authors  Mentioned: 2008 Chessbase article about the book, Lichess Study with the Games from the Tournament   23:00- Why do they say books recapping tournaments “do not sell”?  Mentioned: Zurich 1953, New York 1924, World Championship 1948 29:00- We share a few quotes from the Intro and preface by GMs Nigel Short and Mihail Marin.  36:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess' algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. 38:00- What notable games took place?  Anand-Adams 2005, Polgar-Kasimdzhanov, Kasimdzhanov-Polgar, Leko-Topalov, Wijk an Zee 1975 by Lubomir Kavalek 48:00- Why was Toplov accused of cheating in this tournament? Was there merit to this claim? 57:00- Dr. Chabris shares his thoughts on the Carlsen-Niemann scandal  Mentioned: Discussion of the Niemann/Carlsen saga with GMs Jonathan Rowson and David Smerdon  1:04:00- Patreon mailbag question: Has Chris' expertise in cognitive science helped his chess game? 1:10:00- What chess books are we looking forward to?  Mentioned: Book Recap #30 with Carsten Hansen, Dojo Talks- The Best Chess Books, Quality Chess coming in 2023   Thanks to Dr. Chabris for helping out with this book discussion!  You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/cfchabris Order his forthcoming book here:   Nobody's Fool: Why we Get Taken in and What we Can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before you listen to this podcast, watch this youtube video called the "selection attention test."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2MvoThe original, world-famous awareness test from Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris.  Check out our book and website for more information (www.theinvisiblegorilla.com). It's all about picking and choosing what you focus on, and how selective attention / ego can sometimes help but often harm it. It gets in the way of focusing on what really matters, but also that we can miss some of the most OBVIOUS (and important!) things if our minds aren't in the right place. Come hang in my Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/teamjaim91Or connect with me on Instagram: instagram.com/jaim91