Intelligence trap: why smart people make stupid mistakes and how to make wiser decisions
Robson, David
Intelligence trap: why smart people make stupid mistakes and how to make wiser decisions - London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 2021. - viii, 337 p. ; pb, 20 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The twenty-first century presents complex problems that require a wiser way of reasoning, one that recognises our current limitations, tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, balances multiple perspectives, and bridges diverse areas of expertise. Whatever our age and experience, whether a NASA scientist or a school student, we will benefit from wielding our minds with insight, precision, social sensitivity and humility. In an exhilarating journey through current research, drawing on insight from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin and some of the world's most successful industries, award-winning science journalist David Robson shows how to build a cognitive toolkit to help us all maximise our full potential.
9781473669857
Intellect
Decision making
Fallibility
NASA Scientist
Problems and Solutions
Cognitive Science
153.9 / ROB
Intelligence trap: why smart people make stupid mistakes and how to make wiser decisions - London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 2021. - viii, 337 p. ; pb, 20 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The twenty-first century presents complex problems that require a wiser way of reasoning, one that recognises our current limitations, tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, balances multiple perspectives, and bridges diverse areas of expertise. Whatever our age and experience, whether a NASA scientist or a school student, we will benefit from wielding our minds with insight, precision, social sensitivity and humility. In an exhilarating journey through current research, drawing on insight from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin and some of the world's most successful industries, award-winning science journalist David Robson shows how to build a cognitive toolkit to help us all maximise our full potential.
9781473669857
Intellect
Decision making
Fallibility
NASA Scientist
Problems and Solutions
Cognitive Science
153.9 / ROB
