Thinking without blind areas. 8 skills to make the right decisions

Did you have to catch yourself on the fact that you give the desired for the real one, defend the ideas that you believe in, and protect yourself from those in which you do not believe? If so, then you, like many, are characterized by the type of thinking that Julia Galef calls the thinking of a soldier. But in order to make the right decisions, you need to train another type - the scout thinking. The scout does not rush into battle. He comes out, examines the territory and returns with the exact data. Its main goal is to find out the truth.

People who think as scouts more often make the right decisions not because they are smarter than others or know more. They are simply armed with habits and certain skills, which, however, can master everyone. This book is for those who would like to know how to do it.

We know a lot about how biased is conceivable, but it is surprisingly small about how to deal with this bias in everyday life. Fortunately, we have Julia Galef. Her book is full of vigilant observations and practical advice. After reading her book, you will think a little clearer, see yourself a little more precisely and make mistakes a little less.

Adam Grant, author of the books "think again" and "take or give"