Most people would have probably lost count around seven. This was, Harry knewfrom his extensive reading on logic and arithmetic, the largest number that most peoplecould visually appreciate. Put seven dots on a page, and most people can take a quickglance and declare, “Seven.” Switch to eight, and the majority of humanity was lost. Julia Quinn
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This quote is a great example of a small number that most people can’t see. As the audience, we might be able to take a quick glance at seven dots and declare “Seven.” But what about eight dots? In this case, the more the audience focuses on the number of dots, the less they will be able to perceive them. This would make sense considering that if we focus on eight dots more than seven, we will be unable to see them. This same concept can also apply in our personal lives.

The more we focus on something, the less we will notice it. While it might be difficult for most people to comprehend this statement, it makes perfect sense in certain situations. For example, when watching a game of football, the game can become so much that if you were to try to take in all of the details at once it would be nearly impossible.

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