Bookworm

61: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

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Jan 29, 2019
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ANECDOTE

The Locked Door: Card Experiment

  • People unconsciously favored a card deck with better rewards, demonstrating the locked door effect.
  • When asked, they couldn't explain their preference, showcasing unconscious pattern recognition.
ANECDOTE

Vic Braden's Tennis Predictions

  • Tennis coach Vic Braden could predict double faults before they happened, illustrating unconscious knowledge.
  • He couldn't explain his ability, highlighting the mystery of thin slicing.
INSIGHT

Priming and Behavior

  • Priming influences behavior by setting a mindset.
  • Positive priming led people to wait longer, showing how mindset affects actions.
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