Autopilot Quote by Jerry Andrus
“We see things based on autopilot. Our mind identifies something in a certain way, no matter what the eye sees. The eye tells you one thing and the brain tells you another.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Perception and Illusion, Jerry Andrus, 1978
Our brains can misinterpret sensory input, causing a disconnect between what we see and what we think we see.
In simple terms: Mind can override eye’s information.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and test perceptions.
Themes
perception
cognition
bias
Mood
inquisitive
analytical
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- critical thinking
- design of safety systems
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
visual illusion
cognitive dissonance
mind‑body gap
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted a false perception?
- How can you verify what you see?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on intuition can be misleading.
