Attention and Perception Biases
Change blindness
Missing changes in a scene or situation.
What Is Change blindness?
Change blindness is a thinking trap where missing changes in a scene or situation.
How It Tricks You
It can make what stands out feel like the whole picture.
Real-World Example
A viewer does not notice when an object disappears between camera cuts.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
What changed while I was not looking?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Change blindness?
Missing changes in a scene or situation.
What is an example of Change blindness?
A viewer does not notice when an object disappears between camera cuts.
How do I spot Change blindness?
What changed while I was not looking?