The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019336
Book • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes, David Robson explores why intelligent individuals can struggle with irrational thinking and poor decision-making. The book delves into cognitive biases, the influence of emotions on reasoning, and offers strategies to enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills, emphasizing that intelligence alone doesn't guarantee sound judgment.
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David Robson's The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes offers a well-researched examination of how intelligence can lead to errors in judgment. Positive reviews highlight its engaging writing and insightful case studies. Criticisms include occasional repetitiveness and a reliance on known examples. Overall, it's thought-provoking for readers interested in cognitive psychology.
Who Should Read The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes?
Curious minds intrigued by cognitive flaws will enjoy The Intelligence Trap. Fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman or Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely will appreciate exploring why intelligence doesn't always equate to wise decision-making.
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Book • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
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