Robson, David
The intelligence trap : revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions / David Robson - viii, 337 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
includes index
The downsides of intelligence : how a high IQ, education and expertise can fuel stupidity
Escaping the intelligence trap : a toolkit for reasoning and decision making
The art of successful learning : how evidence-based wisdokm can improve your memory
The folly and wisdom of the crowd : how teams and organisations can avoid the intelligence trap
"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"--Publisher's description
9781473669857
Decision making.
Intelligence.
153.9
The intelligence trap : revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions / David Robson - viii, 337 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
includes index
The downsides of intelligence : how a high IQ, education and expertise can fuel stupidity
Escaping the intelligence trap : a toolkit for reasoning and decision making
The art of successful learning : how evidence-based wisdokm can improve your memory
The folly and wisdom of the crowd : how teams and organisations can avoid the intelligence trap
"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"--Publisher's description
9781473669857
Decision making.
Intelligence.
153.9