Can you really trust what you see?
From Cool Science Radio by Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
June 11, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
Keelan Leyser discusses how our perception's blind spots influence various aspects of life and decision-making.
Digital illusionist and author Keelan Leyser reveals how the hidden blind spots in our perception shape everything from everyday decisions and online behavior to courtroom verdicts and deepfakes in his new book “Unseen: Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most.”
People in this episode
Hosts: Lynn Ware Peek, Scott Greenberg
Guest: Keelan Leyser
Topics covered
- perception
- digital illusion
- decision making
- online behavior
- courtroom verdicts
- deepfakes
Keywords
- perception
- blind spots
- digital illusionist
- courtroom
- deepfakes
- online behavior
- decisions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Unseen: Blind Spots and Why We Miss What Matters Most
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