The Intelligence Trap Revolutionise Your Thinking And Make Wiser Decisions David Robson Book

Discover The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions by David Robson — a compelling paperback for anyone who wants to think more clearly, make better decisions, and avoid common cognitive pitfalls. Perfect for parents, teachers, students, professionals, and readers of popular science, this practical book draws on behavioural science and historical insight to give you a usable cognitive toolkit for the 21st century. Title in this Set: The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions by David Robson Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781473669857 What you'll learn David Robson investigates why smart people still make foolish choices and offers clear strategies for reducing bias and improving judgment. Using examples from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin and case studies across science, business and everyday life, the book explains how to: Identify cognitive biases and raise your "rationality quotient" Recognise and regulate emotions that cloud judgment Fine-tune intuition so it complements evidence rather than misleads Navigate ambiguity and uncertainty with practical mental habits Think flexibly about seemingly intractable problems Why this paperback stands out This is more than a single how-to title—it's an accessible, evidence-based guide from an award-winning science writer. Robson combines neuroscience, psychology and real-world examples to make complex ideas approachable. Whether you're a NASA scientist or a school student, the books tools are designed to be applied immediately, making it a useful addition to classrooms, professional development libraries, or personal reading lists. About the author David Robson is an award-winning science writer based in London, specialising in medicine, psychology and neuroscience. A former features editor at New Scientist and senior journalist at the BBC, his work has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The Observer, The Wall Street Journal and The Atlant