Scientists say the human brain’s ability to tell what an object is by touch alone means there is an ‘inner pickpocket’ trait inside all of us

Researchers have identified how the human brain is able to determine the properties of a particular object from touch alone, a so-called inner pickpocket trait.

This so-called inner pickpocket trait is inherent in all of us, they say, and is the reason a thief can pilfer a handbag and instantly pull out the most valuable item.

It relies on the brain’s ability to break up a continuous stream of information and turn it into smaller chunks.

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