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The Intelligence Trap
Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions
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A toolkit for intelligent people to become smarter, overcoming their blind spots and maximising their potential.
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In The Intelligence Trap, David Robson explores a provocative and insightful examination of how our intelligence can sometimes lead us astray. Despite society’s assumption that smarter individuals are less likely to make errors, this book reveals that education and expertise can, paradoxically, magnify mistakes and exacerbate blind spots. Robson delves into the reasons behind such glaring paradoxes: Why did the genius Steve Jobs make critical errors in judgement? How can medical professionals misdiagnose 10-15% of their patients? What drives Nobel Prize winners to propagate fake news?
Based on the latest findings in behavioural science and drawing lessons from great thinkers throughout history, from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin, Robson crafts a compelling narrative that demonstrates how to wield our intelligence more judiciously. The author presents practical strategies for identifying and overcoming cognitive biases, improving emotional regulation, honing intuitive thinking, and maintaining flexibility in the face of ambiguity and uncertainty. The book offers readers insightful tools to fine-tune their mental faculties and encourage more judicious decision-making.
Robson's work is highly relevant not only to professionals in demanding fields but to anyone looking to harness their intellectual capacities more effectively. From NASA scientists to everyday school students, The Intelligence Trap provides a robust toolkit for anyone eager to unlock their full potential and mitigate the pitfalls that often accompany high intelligence.
Blending riveting real-world examples with cutting-edge research, The Intelligence Trap is an essential read for those interested in the nuances of human cognition. It isn't just a book; it's a transformative guide to thinking better and understanding the traps even the brightest minds can fall into.
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The Intelligence Trap by David Robson receives high praise for its fascinating insights into intelligence and wisdom. Reviewers commend its enjoyable and thought-provoking exploration of how smart people can make foolish mistakes. The book is celebrated for its brilliant and important message, combining entertaining storytelling with groundbreaking research.
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ISBN: 9781473669857
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 February 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 352
About the Author
David Robson is an award-winning science journalist. He was a features editor at New Scientist for five years before joining BBC Future as a senior journalist, where he specialised in psychology, neuroscience and medicine. He regularly features on the radio discussing scientific issues, and his writing has also appeared in the Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Atlantic and the Washington Post.
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