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Daniel Simons is a psychology professor at the University of Illinois, specializing in perception, memory, and awareness.
He earned his BA from Carleton College and PhD from Cornell University.
Simons previously taught at Harvard before joining the University of Illinois in 2002.
His research on the limitations of human visual awareness has gained widespread recognition, with his studies featured in science museums globally.
Simons is known for demonstrating how people often miss unexpected events in their visual field, challenging assumptions about attention and perception.
Outside of academia, he enjoys juggling, bridge, and chess.
