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Blind spots and why we miss what matters most
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The fascinating psychology of blindspots, their complex causes, and the alarming consequences of looking without seeing. Can we believe our eyes? Most of us are confident that we can, but we shouldn't be so sure. Every day, we fail to see things that are right in...
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The fascinating psychology of blindspots, their complex causes, and the alarming consequences of looking without seeing.
Can we believe our eyes? Most of us are confident that we can, but we shouldn't be so sure. Every day, we fail to see things that are right in front of us, miss sudden or unexpected changes and fall for illusions without realising it. The culprit? Blind spots. These hidden gaps in our perception are responsible for errors in operating machinery, diagnosing medical conditions, giving evidence in court and even influence how we invest our money or shop.
Unseen explores the hidden corners of the human mind where perception fails, from the everyday oversights to the deep-rooted cognitive biases that shape our worldview. Lifting the lid on how our minds shape what we see, neuropsychologist David Lewis and illusionist Keelan Leyser explore the different types of blind spots, why they occur, how they can be used to manipulate our thoughts and the practical steps we can take to avoid them.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399422383
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sigma
Illustration: Black and white illustrations and QR codes linked to videos throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 427g
Pages: 336
About the Author
David Lewis was a neuropsychologist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He was Chairman of the award-winning research consultancy Mindlab International.
Keelan Leyser is a digital illusionist and world expert on using blindspots to intrigue, baffle and bemuse audiences worldwide.
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Unseen
The fascinating psychology of blindspots, their complex causes, and the alarming consequences of looking without seeing. Can we believe our eyes? Most of us are confident that we can, but we shouldn't be so sure. Every day, we fail to see things that are right in front of us, miss sudden or unexpected changes, and fall for illusions without realising...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Unseen
The fascinating psychology of blindspots, their complex causes, and the alarming consequences of looking without seeing. Can we believe our eyes? Most of us are confident that we can, but we shouldn't be so sure. Every day, we fail to see things that are right in front of us, miss sudden or unexpected changes, and fall for illusions without realising...Paperback$3899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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