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Thinking in Pictures
Adventures in Trying to be Smart
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An original and witty guide to the world of smart-thinking that uses pictures to show where it goes right and wrong, by the creator of BBC Radio 4's More or Less.
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Why thinking in pictures? Short answer: because the words seem to need help. If you sample the many big ideas books to hit the shelves recently, they all promise a smarter, more rational you. But if the books are that good, why are there so many?
Using illustrations and photographs, Michael Blastland shows how pictures can help put ideas to the test, making them vivid, showing them in action. Part guide, part gallery, Thinking in Pictures is a brilliant introduction to smart-thinking - how to use it and when to question it - for anyone trying to make sense of a puzzling world.
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Reviews praise Thinking in Pictures for its insightful approach to thinking broadly and deeply. The book is celebrated for challenging conventional thinking and inviting readers to explore multiple perspectives, with the author being commended as an "uncertainty evangelist" who encourages humility and critical thinking. Through vivid imagery and personal stories, it offers practical advice on recognising trustworthiness and acknowledges the complexity of finding answers.
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ISBN: 9781838957469
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: Colour images throughout
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 735g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Michael Blastland is a writer and broadcaster. He was the originator and first producer of BBC Radio 4's More or Less, Britain's most authoritative guide to numbers and evidence in public argument. He is the bestselling author of The Tiger That Isn't, which he co-authored with Andrew Dilnot, and The Hidden Half. He also wrote The Norm Chronicles, co-authored with Professor David Spiegelhalter.
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