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Why is it that objects can ‘disappear’ even when they are in front of us?

Have you ever not been able to see something that's right in front of you?   Maybe it's your keys...

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09.29 14 May 2026


Why is it that objects can ‘disappear’ even when they are in front of us?


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09.29 14 May 2026


Have you ever not been able to see something that's right in front of you?  

Maybe it's your keys, your phone or a pair of shoes – or all three when you are desperately trying to get out the door.  

So why does it happen – why do things remain  hidden in plain sight? 

 Dr Anne Kehoe, Principal Clinical Psychologist  joins Claire Byrne


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