Violinist at the Metro Revisited: Why a Violin Virtuoso Was Virtually Ignored
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
11-5-2021 6:16 PM
End Date
11-5-2021 7:15 PM
Description
This literature review recounts the Violinist at the Metro Experiment, where a violin virtuoso was disguised as a street performer in the train station. In this paper, we connect social psychology to the experiment by using common cognitive biases and errors to show why the prolific performer was mostly ignored. Helpful suggestions for solutions to these cognitive issues are also provided.
Violinist at the Metro Revisited: Why a Violin Virtuoso Was Virtually Ignored
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This literature review recounts the Violinist at the Metro Experiment, where a violin virtuoso was disguised as a street performer in the train station. In this paper, we connect social psychology to the experiment by using common cognitive biases and errors to show why the prolific performer was mostly ignored. Helpful suggestions for solutions to these cognitive issues are also provided.