Mastermind

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How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

By Maria Konnikova

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Mastermind by Maria Konnikova explores how to think like Sherlock Holmes, blending psychology and self-help. The book investigates Holmes's mental strategies, such as mindfulness and logic, to enhance observation and critical thinking skills in everyday life. Through relatable scenarios and psychological insights, Konnikova offers practical techniques for sharpening the mind and increasing personal awareness.
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This engaging reading may appeal to you if you are intrigued by psychological insights and want to enhance your thinking and problem-solving skills. The book delves into how the principles of Sherlock Holmes’ deductive reasoning can be applied to everyday life, offering fascinating strategies for improving observation and critical thinking abilities.

Mastermind

An original and entertaining look at how we can use our brains to their full potential.

An original and entertaining look at how we can use our brains to their full potential

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No fictional character is more renowned for his extraordinary powers of mind than Sherlock Holmes. But what exactly is it that sets him apart as a detective of the highest order, and can we harness his genius?

In Mastermind, psychologist Maria Konnikova shows us how we can all channel Holmes's famous powers of deduction, observation, memory, and imagination. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that can help sharpen our perceptions, improve our logic, and enhance our creative powers.

Mastermind is a remarkable and entertaining guide to upgrading the mind.

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Mastermind by Maria Konnikova is praised for its engaging blend of Sherlock Holmes-inspired wisdom with modern neuroscience. Reviews highlight its ability to provide practical strategies for improving memory, creativity, and logical reasoning, drawing comparisons to the works of prominent thinkers like Daniel Kahneman and Nassim Taleb. The book offers an insightful and entertaining route into cognitive enhancement, using Holmes’s methods to potentially boost readers’ mental faculties and observational skills.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857867278

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 195g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Maria Konnikova Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Maria Konnikova was born in Moscow and grew up in the United States. She blogs regularly for The New Yorker and formerly wrote the Literally Psyched column for Scientific American and the popular psychology blog Artful Choice for Big Think. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where she studied psychology, creative writing, and government, and received her Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University. She lives in New York. www.mariakonnikova.com

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