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Errornomics
Why We Make Mistakes and What We Can Do To Avoid Them
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Errornomics
How did security staff at LA International Airport miss 75% of bomb-making materials that went through screening? From minor lapses (why we're so likely to forget passwords) to life-threatening blunders (why anaesthetists used to maim their patients), Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Joseph T.
A smart, engaging and eye-opening explanation of why we make mistakes and what we can do to avoid them
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A smart, engaging and eye-opening explanation of why we make mistakes and what we can do to avoid them.
How did security staff at LA International Airport miss 75% of bomb-making materials that went through screening? Which way should you turn before joining a supermarket queue? Why should a woman hope it was a man who witnessed her bag being snatched? And what possessed Burt Reynolds to punch a guy with no legs?
Human beings can be stubbornly irrational and wilfully blind... but at least we're predictably wrong. From minor lapses (why we're so likely to forget passwords) to life-threatening blunders (why anaesthetists used to maim their patients), Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Joseph T. Hallinan explains the everyday mistakes that shape our lives, and what we can do to prevent them happening.
Errornomics is a compelling examination of human error and the often surprising factors that contribute to our decisions, revealing the fascinating patterns behind our all-too-human behaviour.
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Errornomics by Joseph T Hallinan is praised for making the science of human behaviour both engaging and insightful, with practical, real-world examples illustrating common cognitive pitfalls. It examines everyday mistakes and provides an enlightening look at our mental limitations, offering both a humbling and reassuring perspective on human error. Readers may find comfort and insight into their memory lapses and the reasons behind them.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780091932633
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Ebury Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Joseph T. Hallinan, a former writer for The Wall Street Journal, is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a former Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He lives in Chicago with his wife and children.
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