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Oskar Pfungst book is a detailed piece of investigative journalism looking into Clever Hans, an Orlov Trotter horse that was claimed to have performed arithmetic and other intellectual tasks. Pfungst details the results of many experiments, by the end of which he is able to explain exactly how Hans did it. This classic example of the observer-expectancy effect is still relevant today, as the "Clever Hans effect" has to be taken into account whenever a study of animal intelligence takes place. - Summary by Jordan

In this captivating exploration, Oskar Pfungst delves into the fascinating story of Clever Hans, an Orlov Trotter horse that was believed to possess extraordinary arithmetic abilities. Through rigorous investigative journalism, Pfungst meticulously details a series of experiments that ultimately reveal the true mechanisms behind Hanss seemingly intelligent performances. This classic case of the observer-expectancy effect not only illuminates the complexities of animal cognition but also serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary studies of animal intelligence. Join narrator Jordan as he ...