A âstartling, provocative and potently usefulâ (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 âmotivated reasoning,â âmeta-forgetfulness,â and âfunctional stupidity.â David Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go wrong?from some of Thomas Edisonâs worst ideas to failures at NASAâwhile offering practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.
A âstartling, provocative and potently usefulâ (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 âmotivated reasoning,â âmeta-forgetfulness,â and âfunctional stupidity.â David Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go wrong?from some of Thomas Edisonâs worst ideas to failures at NASAâwhile offering practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.