Similar to “inattentional blindness” shown by the “invisible gorilla” study, a new study has shown that a very similar effect occurs in relation to touch, or “inattentional numbness”, so that if someone taps us on the shoulder, we may be less likely to notice their other hand going into our pocket.

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Similar to “inattentional blindness” shown by the “invisible gorilla” study, a new study has shown that a very similar effect occurs in relation to touch, or “inattentional numbness”, so that if someone taps us on the shoulder, we may be less likely to notice their other hand going into our pocket.