Christopher Chabris (psychologist)

Christopher Chabris is a psychologist known for his research in cognitive science, particularly in the areas of attention, perception, and decision-making. He gained public recognition for his work on the "Invisible Gorilla" experiment, which demonstrates how people can miss significant details in their environment when focused on a specific task. This highlights the limitations of human attention and perception. Chabris also explores the implications of cognitive biases and statistical reasoning in everyday decisions, emphasizing how our understanding of the world can be shaped by our cognitive processes. His work encourages a deeper examination of how we perceive reality.