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Track Talk, T15

What Our Brains Add, and What They Ignore

Maria Whaibe

14:15 - 15:00 CEST, Tuesday 16th June

What we do is often seen as a purely technical discipline, but at its core, it is deeply human.

The way we perceive patterns, make assumptions, and focus our attention shapes not only how we test but also what we miss. In this talk, we’ll explore how our brains are both our greatest testing tool and our biggest blind spot.

Through a pair of live demonstrations, we will experience together firsthand how easily we slip into familiar patterns, and how our attention can betray us.

We’ll unpack how we rely on intuition to anticipate issues, and why this is powerful but also risky. We’ll examine how focus can sharpen our detection skills, yet simultaneously narrow our field of vision. Most importantly, we’ll translate these lessons into practical strategies: broadening perspectives, breaking assumptions, and applying structured techniques that help us catch what others overlook.

What you will learn

  1. The importance of testing beyond assumptions and exploring unexpected behaviors
  2. The ability to balance focused attention with a broad perspective to catch hidden issues
  3. The value of using diverse perspectives to overcome blind spots

Session Details

  • Intermediate
  • 45mins
  • Includes 15min Q&A
  • Developing and nurturing essential soft skills
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Check out this video from Maria Whaibe to hear more about her talk on What Our Brains Add, and What They Ignore.

We look forward to welcoming you to EuroSTAR 2026.

Session Speakers

Maria Whaibe

GRIS, Lebanon

Maria Whaibe is a computer and communication engineer who’s always eager to learn, grow, and help other people grow!

Always eager to explore new avenues, after completing her MBA, she took a bold step by establishing her own testing company, GRIS, in Lebanon. As the co-founder and driving force behind GRIS, she has successfully built a diverse portfolio of services, including outsourcing, training, and auditing & consultancy.

One thing that she has always been passionate about is providing training for people and helping them grow, specifically by focusing on integrating management and leadership skills with the testing world.

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