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The intelligence trap : why smart people make stupid mistakes - and how to make wiser decisions
Robson, David (Science journalist)2020
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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 debut. Packed with cutting-edge research, historical case studies, entertaining stories, and practical advice, this book explores the flaws in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, and reveals the ways that even the brightest minds and talented organisations can backfire - from some of Thomas Edison's worst ideas to failures at NASA, Nokia, and the FBI.
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London : Hodder, 2020.
Collation:
viii, 337 pages ; 20 cm
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781473669857 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
153.9
Language:
English
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BRN:
1169841