TY - GEN AU - Robson, David TI - Intelligence trap: why smart people make stupid mistakes and how to make wiser decisions SN - 9781473669857 U1 - 153.9 PY - 2021/// CY - London PB - Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. KW - Intellect KW - Decision making KW - Fallibility KW - NASA Scientist KW - Problems and Solutions KW - Cognitive Science N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 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 ER -