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We all make bad decisions. It's part of being human. The resulting mistakes can be valuable, the story goes, because we learn from them. But do we? Historian Zachary Shore says no, not always, and he has a long list of examples to prove his point.From colonialism to globalization, from gender wars to civil wars, or any circumstance for which our best solutions backfire, Shore demonstrates how rigid thinking can subtly lead us to undermine ourselves. In the process, he identifies seven 'cognition traps' to avoid. These insidious yet unavoidable mindsets include:Exposure Anxiety: fear of being seen as weakCausefusion: confusing the causes of complex eventsFlat View: seeing the world in one dimensionCureAllism: thinking that onesize solutions can solve all problemsInfomania: an obsessive relationship to informationMirror Imaging: thinking the other side thinks like you doStatic Cling: the refusal to accept that circumstances have changedDrawing on examples from history, politics, business and economics, health care, even folk tales and popular culture, Shore illustrates the profound impact blunders can have. But he also emphasizes how understanding these seven simple cognition traps can help us all make wiser judgments in our daily lives.For anyone whose bestlaid plans have been foiled by faulty thinking, Blunder shines the penetrating spotlight of history on decision making and the patterns of thought that can lead us all astray.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blunder: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions'? A: 'Blunder' explores the reasons why intelligent individuals often make poor decisions, emphasizing that mistakes can be valuable learning experiences, but not always.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Blunder' is Zachary Shore, a historian who analyzes decision-making patterns throughout history.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: The book identifies seven 'cognition traps' that can lead to bad decisions, including Exposure Anxiety, Causefusion, and Static Cling.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Blunder'? A: 'Blunder' was published on October 28, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Blunder' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Blunder' contain? A: 'Blunder' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What genre does 'Blunder' fall under? A: 'Blunder' is categorized under the Motivational genre.
- Q: Can you provide examples of cognition traps mentioned in the book? A: Yes, examples of cognition traps include Cure-Allism, Infomania, and Mirror Imaging.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: 'Blunder' is ideal for readers interested in improving their decision-making skills and understanding cognitive biases.
- Q: Is 'Blunder' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Blunder' provides historical examples and insights into decision-making that can be valuable for academic study in psychology and history.