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The Invisible Gorilla Test Demonstrates Inattentional Blindness

Daniel Simons · Demo · 1 min · 2010 · YouTube title: selective attention test
Why it's here

HN uses it constantly as the classic demonstration that attention is selective, in threads on driving, motorcycles, AI and perception.

What it covers

The original invisible gorilla awareness test by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris, in which viewers count basketball passes and often miss a gorilla crossing the scene. It demonstrates inattentional blindness.