The End of Average. Book Summary

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Todd Rose

What’s inside

The book challenges the concept of the ‘average’ person and standardization in society. It emphasizes individuality and the potential within every person’s unique traits and abilities.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the limitations of standardized measures
  • Appreciating individual differences
  • Reconsidering personal and organizational practices
  • Encouraging personalized approaches in education and work

Key Points

  • The flawed concept of ‘average’ in human assessment
  • History and impact of the average in social policies
  • Case studies debunking the average myth
  • Principles of individuality
  • Implications for education and employment
  • Path towards personalizing environments

Who’s it For

  • Educators
  • Policy Makers
  • Psychologists
  • Social Scientists
  • Self-help enthusiasts
  • Human Resource Professionals

About the author

Todd Rose is a Harvard professor specializing in educational neuroscience and the science of individuality.