Steven Johnson
What’s inside
Steven Johnson’s ‘Farsighted’ delves into the complex nature of making important, long-term decisions. It explores the various models and processes that can help individuals and groups predict the potential outcomes and navigate the uncertainties that such decisions entail. Johnson draws on examples from history, literature, and science to illuminate the strategies that have been successful as well as the pitfalls commonly encountered in decision-making.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the intricacies of complex decisions
- Learning decision-making strategies
- Enhancing foresight and long-term planning
- Applying multidisciplinary thinking to real-life choices
Key Points
- The complexity of major decision-making
- The limitations of pros-and-cons lists
- Models for predicting outcomes
- Embracing uncertainty and complexity
- Historical examples of decision processes
- Multidisciplinary approach to decision strategies
- Improving our decision-making skills for the future
Who’s it For
- Decision-makers
- Leaders
- Strategists
- Psychology enthusiasts
- Anyone facing significant life choices
About the author
Steven Johnson is an acclaimed author and thinker known for his writings on science, technology, and personal experience. His work often explores the interplay between innovation and society, offering insights that resonate widely.