And maybe that’s the real reason these illusions are so effective. They remind us that what we notice first is not always the whole story. Sometimes our first impression feels complete, only for a second look to reveal something we missed entirely.
So no, the number of monkeys you see won’t diagnose narcissism.
But it might remind you of something just as valuable:
look a little closer, and you may find there was more there all along.
So… how many monkeys do you see now?
