The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

A ?startling, provocative and potently useful? (James McConnachie, Times UK) examination of the stupid things intelligent people do.The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including ?motivated reasoning,? ?meta-forgetfulness,? and ?functional stupidity.? David 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?while offering practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.Review"Essential reading for anyone who wants to think more clearly." -- Rolf Dobelli, author of The Art of Thinking Clearly"Clearly, we need to find new and better ways to teach critical thinking and measure good judgement. Reading David Robson?s book would be a good place to start." -- Emily Bobrow ?Wall Street Journal"Impressively accessible, with engaging storytelling, depth of discussion, and counterintuitive conclusions." -- Aron K. Barbey ?Science"I lovedThe Intelligence Trap. As fun to read as it is fascinating, it celebrates the power of humility and curiosity. Everyone, especially intelligent people, should read this brilliant and important book." -- Anna Rosling R