Daniel Gilbert’s ‘Stumbling on Happiness’ explores the nature of happiness and why people often have trouble finding it. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, Gilbert examines the complexities of the human mind and its predictions about future happiness.
Dollars and Sense explores common cognitive biases and behaviors that lead people to mismanage money. It combines practical advice with psychological research.
In ‘Why Are We Yelling?’, Buster Benson tackles the challenging terrain of disagreements and debates, positing that these interactions don’t have to be negative experiences. Instead, they can be harnessed as opportunities for growth and understanding. Benson, an entrepreneur and former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, guides readers through techniques to engage constructively in arguments by understanding cognitive biases and emotional triggers. The book serves as a manual for navigating conversations and disagreements in a healthy, productive way.
《Thinking, 101》 offers insights into the cognitive processes behind decision-making and judgment.
Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition, written by Michael J. Mauboussin, is a compelling exploration into how we make decisions and the psychological forces that often lead us astray. Mauboussin draws from a wealth of psychological research and case studies to illustrate how intuition, while valuable, can lead us to make poor decisions if not checked by rational thought. The book highlights the importance of understanding the limits of our intuition, recognizing patterns that mislead us, and adopting strategies that enhance decision-making processes. Through engaging examples and actionable advice, Think Twice serves as a guide for improving decision-making in both personal and professional contexts.
Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner dives into the world of forecasting, challenging the notion that the future is fundamentally unpredictable. The book presents compelling evidence from the Good Judgment Project, which demonstrates that certain individuals, dubbed ‘superforecasters,’ can predict future events with remarkable accuracy. These superforecasters possess qualities such as open-mindedness, diligence, numeracy, and a willingness to update their beliefs in light of new evidence. Tetlock and Gardner dissect the methodologies these individuals employ, offering insights into how forecasting accuracy can be significantly improved through specific habits of mind and practice.
Clear Thinking is a guide to improving one’s decision-making process and overall critical thinking skills. The book provides practical steps to avoid cognitive biases and logical fallacies, and it focuses on how to analyze information properly, make objective judgments, and solve problems efficiently.
A critical examination of news consumption and its impact on well-being.