"Angela Duckworths Werk "Grit" ist eine eingehende Untersuchung über die Macht von Grit - einer Kombination aus Leidenschaft und Ausdauer - und deren Bedeutung für den Erfolg. Durch die Verknüpfung von Forschungsergebnissen und Erkenntnissen aus Interviews entwickelt Duckworth ein tiefgreifendes Verständnis für die Rolle, die Grit sowohl im beruflichen als auch im persönlichen Erfolg einnimmt. Das Buch bietet zudem Anleitungen, wie Leserinnen und Leser Grit in ihrem eigenen Leben kultivieren können.
Selbstbild: Die neue Psychologie des Erfolgs präsentiert ein innovatives Konzept, welches besagt, dass die Einstellung der Menschen zu ihren eigenen Fähigkeiten und ihrer Intelligenz einen erheblichen Einfluss auf ihren Erfolg ausübt. In dem Buch werden zwei Denkweisen analysiert - die feste Denkweise, bei der Menschen davon ausgehen, dass ihre Fähigkeiten unveränderlich sind, und die Wachstums-Denkweise, die davon ausgeht, dass Fähigkeiten und Intelligenz weiterentwickelt werden können.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success introduces a new concept that people's mindset around ability and intelligence significantly impacts their success. The book explores two mindsets—Fixed, where individuals believe their abilities are static, and Growth, where abilities and intelligence can be developed.
The Evolution of Desire, by David M. Buss, unravels the complexities of human mating strategies and explores the evolutionary process behind them. This revised and updated version delves deeper into mysteries such as female sexuality, the existence of homosexuality, and enduring mysteries of mating.
Resilience is a compilation of letters that the author, Eric Greitens, wrote to a friend who was struggling with life after military service. The letters provide insights on how to rebound and recover from hardship by developing resilience. Allowing us to transform adversity into an enjoyable challenge.
"Illness as Symbol" is a comprehensive resource providing interpretations of various illnesses, with an aim to achieve a nuanced understanding. This book presents the proposition that our ailments are symbolic representations of our inner struggles and unfulfilled areas of life. It provides interpretations and guidance to understand these symbols, with a focus on prevention and self-healing.
"Krankheit als Symbol" ist eine umfangreiche Quelle, die Deutungen verschiedener Krankheiten liefert, um ein differenziertes Verständnis zu erzielen. In diesem Buch wird die These vertreten, dass unsere Beschwerden symbolische Ausdrücke unserer inneren Konflikte und unerfüllten Lebensaspekte sind. Es bietet Interpretationen und Anleitungen, um diese Symbole zu entschlüsseln, wobei der Fokus auf Prävention und Selbstheilung liegt.
In 'Contact and Resistance: A New Approach to Gestalt Therapy', Gordon Wheeler intricately explores the concept of resistance in Gestalt therapy, challenging traditional approaches and offering new insights for individual and systematic interventions. The book delves into the works of Perls, Goodman, and other seminal thinkers, unveiling a critical understanding of contact and resistance within therapeutic contexts.
In 'Kontakt und Widerstand: Ein neuer Ansatz in der Gestalttherapie' untersucht Gordon Wheeler auf vielschichtige Art und Weise das Konzept des Widerstands innerhalb der Gestalttherapie. Er hinterfragt traditionelle Ansätze und liefert neue Erkenntnisse für individuelle und systemische Interventionen. Das Buch dringt tief in die Werke von Perls, Goodman und anderen Pionieren des Denkens ein und offenbart ein tiefgründiges Verständnis von Kontakt und Widerstand in therapeutischen Zusammenhängen.
The book 'Mixed Signals' brings to light the complexities of incentive systems. It delves deep into exploring how the relationship between incentives and human behavior can be tweaked and optimized for personal and institutional benefits. It also highlights the ill effects of poorly designed incentives which can lead to unexpected outcomes.
This book explores our dependencies in family and society, highlighting their various forms, and explaining how it is possible to take control of one's own life in a self-determined and responsible way. It emphasizes the importance of making conscious choices and taking responsibility for our own decisions.
"Think Again" verknüpft packende Erzählungen mit wegweisender Forschung, um aufzuzeigen, wie wir anfangen können, unsere Überzeugungen zu hinterfragen. Dabei legt es den Fokus auf die Freude am Irrtum, den Reiz darin, nicht alles zu glauben, was wir denken, und die Psychologie des konstruktiven Konflikts. Grant ermutigt die Leser dazu, ihren Horizont zu erweitern und andere dazu zu bewegen, es ihnen gleichzutun.
"Kleine Philosophen" vereint modernste Forschung aus Psychologie, Neurowissenschaften und Philosophie, um ein neues Bild von unserer Denk- und Gefühlswelt zu zeichnen. Es wird argumentiert, dass Babys und Kinder in einigen wichtigen Aspekten bewusster sind als Erwachsene.
The Philosophical Baby brings together cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy to paint a new picture of the way we think and feel. It argues that babies and children are, in some important senses, more conscious than adults are.
Dieses Buch nimmt unsere Abhängigkeiten innerhalb der Familie und Gesellschaft unter die Lupe, beleuchtet ihre unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen und erläutert, wie wir in der Lage sind, unser eigenes Leben selbstbestimmt und verantwortungsvoll zu gestalten. Dabei wird die Wichtigkeit bewusster Entscheidungsfindung und die Übernahme von Verantwortung für unsere eigenen Entscheidungen hervorgehoben.
Think Again combines compelling stories with landmark research to reveal how we can start reconsidering our beliefs. While focusing on the joy of being wrong, the thrill of not believing everything we think, and the psychology of constructive conflict, Grant encourages readers to open their minds and persuade others to do the same.
'How to Change Your Mind' explores the renaissance of psychedelic research from the lens of science, natural history, and memoir. It encapsulates Michael Pollan's journey to understand how psychedelics change consciousness and offers case studies, scientific history, and firsthand accounts.
Frankl's work, 'Man's Search for Meaning', is a powerful account of his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust. Through his story, Frankl explores questions about hope, optimism, and the human capacity to seek and find meaning in life despite the grimmest circumstances. The book also introduced the world to logotherapy, a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the human search for purpose.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life is a self-help book that provides a detailed overview of various disorders and explains how the brain can be optimized for better health. It is based on the author's clinical experience in diagnosing, treating and improving brain function. The book offers an advanced method to treat emotional issues like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. The author also presents some compelling case studies related to brain health.
This book provides a transformative, holistic method of understanding, managing, and thriving with ADD or ADHD. Using life experiences and scientific research, it presents tactics for dealing with the challenges of attention deficit, while also emphasizing the inherent strengths of ‘hunter-type’ brains.
This book provides practical applications and necessary skills for crisis situations. It covers various crisis issues and situations including suicide, homicide, violence, disasters and more, equipping counselors with the tools they need to assess and provide ethical help during all types of crisis conditions.
Rewire is an enlightening guide that provides readers with actionable steps to change their brain wiring and overcome self-destructive habits and behaviors. The book emphasizes that the ability to construct alternate, healthier pathways in our brains is within our reach, through consistency and practice.
Chatter provides an insightful examination of the inner voice, the dialogue within the mind that influences how people live their lives. The book discusses the benefits and pitfalls of this inner discourse, shares the experiences of different individuals, including well-known personalities, and presents a range of proven tools for controlling negative inner dialogue.
This volume uncovers the shocking and true accounts of adult women stalking, sexually assaulting, sexually harassing, and even raping adult men. It discusses a wide range of crimes and behaviors, including sexual assaults, aggressive and unwanted sexual advances, sexual harassment, and stalking by women against men.
Das Buch geht auf die emotionalen und sozialen Aspekte der Begabung bei Kindern und Erwachsenen ein. Es untersucht die psychologischen Implikationen, die damit verbundenen Persönlichkeitsmerkmale und die täglichen Herausforderungen, mit denen sich hochbegabte Personen konfrontiert sehen, deren Sensibilität über das Normale hinausgeht.
Tomorrowmind discusses the PRISM powers: Prospection, Resilience and agility, Innovation and creativity, Social connection by way of rapid rapport, and Mattering. Taken together, they are the components of a Tomorrowmind—the mindset that allows us to anticipate change, plan appropriately, respond to setbacks, and achieve our full potential.
The book 'The Happiness Advantage' presents a revolutionary theory: happiness fuels success, not the other way around. It explores seven principles derived from positive psychology that can help individuals improve their performance at work and their general outlook on life.
The book 'Self-Awareness' presents deep insights and practical guidance on how leaders can learn to see themselves more clearly. It takes the reader through a journey of understanding two broad categories of self-awareness - internal (how clearly we see our own values, passions, aspirations etc.) and external (understanding how other people view us).
‘The Good Life‘ is a deep dive into the 83-year long Harvard Study of Adult Development - one of humanity's longest studies on happiness. It provides insights into the lives of the participants and reveals previously underlying concepts of what makes a good life.
Why Him? Why Her? provides insightful understanding into the fundamental ways we are and explores how our individual nature can be used to discover and keep 'the one'. The book is based on academic studies of romantic attraction, attachment, and personality, and the author shares secrets about romance and provides advice from nature on finding 'the one'.
'Menschen lesen' von Joe Navarro ist ein umfassender Leitfaden zum Verständnis nonverbaler Kommunikation. Es entschlüsselt die verschlüsselte Sprache des Körpers, um ein tieferes Verständnis der Mitmenschen zu vermitteln, das in einer Vielzahl von sozialen Situationen angewendet werden kann.
The Science of Learning is a resource that translates significant studies on learning into accessible overviews, aiming to help teachers improve their students' learning efficiency and effectiveness. The book covers key concepts such as memory, mindset, motivation, resilience, self-regulation, metacognition, student and teacher behaviors, parental impact, and thinking biases, providing practical advice for classroom application.
"Outsiders" is a sociological analysis of deviant behavior, exploring how society defines and responds to deviance. It includes empirical studies on marijuana users and dance musicians, examining their cultures and the societal reactions they provoke.
"Die Therapie" ist ein Psychothriller von Sebastian Fitzek, in dem der Psychiater Viktor Larenz eine mysteriöse Patientin behandelt, die behauptet, ihre Romanfiguren würden im wirklichen Leben auftauchen. Im Laufe der Geschichte wird Viktor in ein verwirrendes Spiel aus Wahn und Realität verwickelt.
"Der Sandmann" ist eine Erzählung von E.T.A. Hoffmann, die die Geschichte von Nathanael erzählt, einem jungen Mann, der von traumatischen Kindheitserinnerungen an einen unheimlichen Mann namens Coppelius, den er mit dem Sandmann aus den Kindermärchen verbindet, verfolgt wird. Die Geschichte untersucht Themen wie Wahnsinn, Realität und Fantasie, und die Auswirkungen von Kindheitstraumata auf das Erwachsenenleben.
"Besser fühlen" ist ein Buch des Psychologen Leon Windscheid, das sich auf eine bewegende Reise durch unser Innenleben begibt, um zu zeigen, wie starke Emotionen wie Trauer und Wut uns als Menschen helfen können. Es verbindet überraschende wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit Einsichten aus Tausenden von Jahren Menschheitsgeschichte und bietet neue Wege zu mehr Gelassenheit.
"Woyzeck" ist eine unvollendete Dramenfragmente von Georg Büchner, das die tragische Geschichte von Franz Woyzeck erzählt, einem einfachen Soldaten, der durch gesellschaftlichen Druck und psychische Probleme in den Wahnsinn getrieben wird.
"Maps of Meaning" is a book by Jordan Peterson that explores the relationship between belief systems, mythology, and the human perception of the world, aiming to explain how our minds form meaning from chaos.
The Experience Machine is a book that explores the concept of the human brain as a prediction machine, examining how our minds predict and shape our reality. It delves into the impact of these predictions on our experiences, emotions, and actions, and discusses potential ways to manipulate or "hack" our predictive minds.
"Schachnovelle" ist eine Geschichte von Stefan Zweig über einen Mann, der während seiner Gefangenschaft im Zweiten Weltkrieg Schach spielt, um seinen Verstand zu bewahren.
"Positive Psychologie und organisationale Resilienz" ist ein Buch, das sich mit der Anwendung der positiven Psychologie in Organisationen beschäftigt, um deren Widerstandsfähigkeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit in schwierigen Zeiten zu stärken.
"Denken, schnell und langsam" ist eine psychologische Erforschung der beiden Systeme, die unsere Denkprozesse antreiben - ein intuitives, schnell handelndes System und ein überlegtes, langsamer handelndes. Das Buch taucht ein in die Art und Weise, wie diese Systeme unsere Urteile und Entscheidungsfindungen formen.
"Homecoming" is a a guide about reconnecting with your true self after a disconnection e.g. as a trauma response happaned.
"How To Do The Work" is a guide to holistic psychology, providing tools and techniques to break negative patterns, heal from past traumas, and create a conscious self. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul, and encourages readers to take active participation in their own healing process.
"Das Versprechen" ist ein Kriminalroman von Friedrich Dürrenmatt, der die Geschichte eines Detektivs erzählt, der verspricht, den Mord an einem kleinen Mädchen aufzuklären.
"Pre-Suasion" is a psychological exploration of how certain actions and environments can predispose individuals to be more receptive to messages, thereby increasing the effectiveness of persuasion.
The Laws of Human Nature is a guide to understanding human behavior and its root causes, aiming to transform the reader into a more strategic observer of people and their actions. It also seeks to help the reader understand their own nature, and how to transform basic human forces into something more positive and productive.
"Die Psychologie des Geldes" ist ein Buch, das die emotionalen und psychologischen Aspekte des Geldmanagements untersucht und betont, dass erfolgreiches Investieren nicht auf Wissen, sondern auf Verhalten basiert.
"Football-A Matter of Mind" is a book that explores the psychological aspects of football, delving into how mental strength, strategy, and mindset can impact performance on the field.
"Kopfsache Fußball" ist ein Buch, das die psychologischen Aspekte des Fußballs untersucht. Es geht darum, wie mentale Stärke, Strategie und Denkweise die Leistung auf dem Spielfeld beeinflussen können.
"The Art of Seduction" is a guidebook by Robert Greene that explores the tactics, strategies, and skills involved in seduction, both in personal relationships and in broader social contexts.
"Trading for a Living" is a comprehensive guide on how to succeed in the stock market by understanding market indicators and psychology, and developing a disciplined approach to trading.
"The Psychology of Money" is a book that explores the emotional and psychological aspects of money management, emphasizing that successful investing is not about knowledge but behavior.
"Mindsight" is a book by Dr. Daniel Siegel that explores the concept of 'mindsight' or the ability to perceive one's own and others' minds, and how this skill can be developed to improve emotional and social intelligence.
"Psychopath Free" is a self-help guide that provides insights into identifying, understanding, and protecting oneself from manipulative and emotionally abusive relationships often caused by individuals with psychopathic tendencies.
"Brief Counseling That Works" is a guidebook that provides strategies and techniques for effective short-term counseling within the school system, focusing on practical methods to help students overcome challenges and improve their academic and personal lives.
"Molecule of More" is a book that explores how dopamine influences human desires, behaviors, and experiences, and how it shapes our lives and society.
"Psychologie der Menschenführung" ist ein umfassender Leitfaden zur Führung aus psychologischer Perspektive und erforscht die Phänomene der Führung, die Entwicklung von Führungsfähigkeiten und die ethischen Implikationen der Ausübung von Macht. Es richtet sich an Führungskräfte und angehende Führungskräfte, die ihr Verständnis für diese Themen über oberflächliche Ratschläge hinaus vertiefen möchten und bietet Einblicke in Charisma, die kulturelle Auswirkung großer Führungskräfte und die psychologischen Vorteile der Folge eines Anführers.
"Psychology of Leadership" is a comprehensive guide to leadership from a psychological perspective, exploring the phenomena of leadership, the development of leadership abilities, and the ethical implications of wielding power. It is intended for leaders and aspiring leaders who wish to deepen their understanding of these topics beyond surface-level advice, offering insights into charisma, the cultural impact of great leaders, and the psychological benefits of following a leader.
"Delusion and Mass Delusion" explores the psychological dynamics of individual and collective thinking, focusing on how instinctive drives and intellectual components interact, leading to various forms of delusion. It discusses the impact of mass psychology on society, the role of fear and suggestion in shaping public opinion, and the potential for both constructive and destructive outcomes from collective action.
"The Courage to Be Disliked" explores the concept of freedom in interpersonal relationships, emphasizing that real freedom comes with the cost of potentially being disliked by others. It also discusses the importance of having the courage to accept oneself as normal, rather than striving to be special or fearing to be inferior.
Psycho-Cybernetics is a self-help guide that explores the concept of self-image as the key to achieving success and happiness. It provides techniques and principles for improving one's self-image and utilizing the power of positive thinking and visualization.
"The Psychology of Selling" provides strategies and techniques for effective selling, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs, creating emotional mental pictures for customers, and continuously improving sales skills. It also highlights the significance of setting goals, understanding why customers buy, and the power of suggestion in sales.
"Nudge" explores the concept of 'libertarian paternalism' and how it can be used to influence people's decisions in a way that will make their lives better, without removing their freedom of choice. It discusses how small changes in the way choices are presented can significantly impact our decisions in areas like healthcare, finance, and environmental protection.
"The Resilience Factor" provides insights into the concept of resilience, its importance in overcoming life's challenges, and how to enhance it. It offers a set of seven skills, developed through extensive research, to help individuals increase their resilience, improve their problem-solving abilities, and lead a more fulfilling life.
Vielleicht solltest Du mit jemandem sprechen ist eine Autobiographie, die den therapeutischen Prozess durch die Erfahrungen einer Therapeutin, ihres Therapeuten und ihrer miteinander verflochtenen Leben erforscht und Einblicke in menschliches Wachstum, Heilung und die Kraft der Verbindung offenbart.
Gegen Empathie argumentiert, dass Empathie, obwohl sie oft als treibende Kraft für das Gute wahrgenommen wird, zu irrationalen Entscheidungen, Vorurteilen und sogar Gewalt führen kann. Das Buch schlägt vor, dass wir uns mehr auf Vernunft und Mitgefühl, anstatt auf Empathie, verlassen sollten, um moralische Entscheidungen zu treffen.
Der Leitfaden für hochsensible Personen im Umgang mit toxischen Menschen bietet eine umfassende Anleitung, um hochsensible Individuen zu verstehen, zu navigieren und sich vor toxischen und manipulativen Menschen zu schützen. Er bietet praktische Strategien zur Grenzsetzung, zum Verständnis der Taktiken psychologischen Missbrauchs und zur Nutzung der Sensibilität als Stärke zur Förderung gesünderer Beziehungen.
"Der größte Bluff" ist eine Reise der Selbstentdeckung und des Wachstums, bei der die Autorin, Maria Konnikova, das Pokerspiel als Werkzeug verwendet, um das Gleichgewicht zwischen Geschick und Glück bei Entscheidungen zu verstehen und das Spektrum von Kontrolle und Zufall im Leben zu navigieren. Es ist die Geschichte, wie sie von einer Anfängerin zu einer weltklasse Pokerspielerin wurde und dabei über menschliche Natur, Spieltheorie, Entscheidungsfindung und Widerstandsfähigkeit lernte.
Flow ist ein Buch, das das Konzept der optimalen Erfahrung erforscht, ein Zustand tiefer Beteiligung und Freude an einer Aktivität. Es stellt allgemeine Prinzipien und Beispiele vor, wie Menschen diese Prinzipien genutzt haben, um ihr Leben zu verändern und größeres Glück und Erfüllung zu erreichen.
Guten Morgen, Monster teilt die Geschichten von fünf Patienten, die eine Therapie durchlaufen, und hebt ihre emotionale Erholung und Widerstandsfähigkeit hervor, während sie sich ihren vergangenen Traumata stellen und an ihrer Heilung arbeiten.
White Fragility untersucht das Konzept der weißen Fragilität, ein Zustand, in dem selbst ein geringes Maß an rassistischem Stress für weiße Menschen unerträglich wird und zu Abwehrreaktionen führt, die die rassistische Ungleichheit aufrechterhalten. Das Buch zielt darauf ab, dieses Phänomen sichtbar zu machen, seine Entwicklung zu erörtern und Wege zu seiner Bewältigung aufzuzeigen.
In What Every BODY Is Saying geht es darum, nonverbale Kommunikation, insbesondere Körpersprache, zu verstehen und zu interpretieren, um Einblicke in die Gedanken, Gefühle und Absichten von Menschen zu gewinnen.
A Molecule Away From Madness (Ein Molekül vor dem Wahnsinn) erforscht die Auswirkungen molekularer Bösewichte wie DNA-Mutanten, rebellische Proteine und kleine Moleküle auf das menschliche Gehirn und wie sie dessen Funktion beeinträchtigen und zu verschiedenen kognitiven Störungen und Persönlichkeitsveränderungen führen können. Das Buch erzählt Geschichten von Patienten, Wissenschaftlern und Ärzten, die daran arbeiten, die Geheimnisse dieser Moleküle und ihr Potenzial für künftige Behandlungen zu lüften.
"12 Rules for Life" is a self-help book by Jordan Peterson that provides life advice through essays on abstract ethical principles, psychology, religion, and personal anecdotes.
The Art of Taking It Easy is about managing stress and developing resilience in life, offering practical advice and techniques to cope with various stressors and maintain a more relaxed, happy state of mind.
Against Empathy argues that while empathy is often perceived as a driving force for good, it can lead to irrational decisions, bias, and even violence. The book suggests that we should rely more on reason and compassion, rather than empathy, to make moral decisions.
"Grit" is Angela Duckworth's exploration into the power of grit - an amalgamation of passion and perseverance, and its functionality in achieving success. Through a blend of research and insights derived from interviews, Duckworth constructs an understanding of the role grit plays in both professional and personal success. The book outlines ways in which readers can cultivate grit within themselves.
The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People provides a comprehensive guide for highly sensitive individuals to understand, navigate, and protect themselves from toxic and manipulative people. It offers practical strategies for setting boundaries, understanding the tactics of psychological abuse, and using sensitivity as a strength to foster healthier relationships.
"The Biggest Bluff" is a journey of self-discovery and growth, where the author, Maria Konnikova, uses the game of poker as a tool to understand the balance between skill and luck in decision-making, and to navigate the spectrum of control and chance in life. It's a story of how she went from being a novice to a world-class poker player, learning about human nature, game theory, decision-making, and resilience along the way.
How We Learn explores the science of learning, uncovering the unexpected relationships between remembering, forgetting, and learning, and providing practical techniques to improve learning efficiency and comprehension.
Mastermind is about learning and applying Sherlock Holmes's methodology to engage mindfully with oneself and the world, ultimately improving one's habits of thought and decision-making.
High Conflict explores the phenomenon of extreme, self-perpetuating conflicts that paralyze people and places, and offers insights on how to escape or prevent them by shifting from high conflict to healthy conflict.
Flow is a book that explores the concept of optimal experience, which is a state of deep engagement and enjoyment in an activity. It presents general principles and examples of how people have used these principles to transform their lives and achieve greater happiness and fulfillment.
White Fragility explores the concept of white fragility, a state where even a small amount of racial stress becomes intolerable for white individuals, leading to defensive responses that maintain racial inequality. The book aims to make this phenomenon visible, discuss its development, and suggest ways to address it.
What Every BODY Is Saying is about understanding and interpreting nonverbal communication, specifically body language, to gain insights into people's thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
Everybody Lies explores the idea that people often lie to themselves, others, and surveys, but their online behavior, particularly on platforms like Google, can reveal their true thoughts, beliefs, and desires, providing valuable insights into human behavior.
A Molecule Away From Madness explores the impact of molecular villains, such as DNA mutants, rebellious proteins, and small molecules, on the human brain and how they can hijack its function, leading to various cognitive disorders and personality changes. The book shares stories of patients, scientists, and doctors working to uncover the secrets of these molecules and their potential for future treatments.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is a memoir that explores the therapeutic process through the experiences of a therapist, her therapist, and their intertwined lives, revealing insights about human growth, healing, and the power of connection.
Good Morning, Monster shares the stories of five patients undergoing therapy, highlighting their emotional recovery and resilience as they confront their past traumas and work towards healing.
Noise explores the concept of unwanted variability in human judgments, highlighting its prevalence and impact across various domains, and offers strategies to reduce noise and improve decision-making.
The book Fooled by Randomness (2001) is about the hidden role of luck and chance in our lives, and how we often mistake it for skill or ability. Nassim Nicholas Taleb argues that we are too quick to attribute success to our own abilities and too slow to acknowledge the impact of randomness, leading to dangerous misconceptions and flawed decision-making.
The book The Emperor's New Mind (1989) is about the fascinating inquiry into the possibility of a computer that can think like a human being. Roger Penrose, a prominent mathematician, takes us on a journey through the intricacies of the human mind and its relationship with mathematics and artificial intelligence.
The book The Design of Everyday Things (1988) is about how good design can make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Don Norman shows how to create products that are intuitive to use and how to avoid frustration and confusion caused by bad design.
The book Bad Science (2008) is about the rampant misuse and abuse of science in the media, government, and healthcare industry. Ben Goldacre exposes the dangerous consequences of this phenomenon and teaches readers how to spot bad science and demand evidence-based reporting and decision-making.
The book The Upside of Irrationality (2010) is about the power of irrationality in our lives and how it can actually benefit us in unexpected ways. Dan Ariely explores fascinating experiments and real-life examples to show that our flawed thinking can lead to better decision-making, improved creativity, and stronger relationships.
The book Influence (1984) is about the secrets of persuasion and how to defend yourself against them. It reveals the six universal principles of influence and how to use them to your advantage in everyday life.
The book The 5 Second Rule (2017) is about a simple but powerful technique that can change your life in just five seconds. Mel Robbins shows you how to use the rule to overcome self-doubt, procrastination, and fear, and to take action towards achieving your goals and dreams.
