The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

Robson, David

ISBN 10: 0393651428 / ISBN 13: 9780393651423

Edité par W. W. Norton & Company, 2019

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Synopsis :

Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else, they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap," the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative book.

The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "strategic ignorance," "meta-forgetfulness," and "functional stupidity." Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go wrong--from some of Thomas Edison's worst ideas to failures at NASA, Nokia, and the FBI. And he offers practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.

À propos de l?auteur: David Robson has worked as an editor at New Scientist and BBC Future, and his writing has appeared in the Atlantic, the Observer, and the Washington Post. He lives in London.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make...
Éditeur : W. W. Norton & Company
Date d'édition : 2019
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : As New
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