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The Intelligence Trap - Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

Hardcover • 2019 • 1. edition

The Intelligence Trap - Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

By David Robson

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About the 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...Show more

Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology

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9780393651423

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2019

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The Intelligence Trap - Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

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Hardcover

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