Are we "noble in reason"? Perfect, in God's image? Far from it, says New York University psychologist Gary Marcus. In this lucid and revealing book, Marcus argues that the mind is not an elegantly designed organ but a "kluge", a clumsy, cobbledtogether contraption. He unveils a fundamentally new way of looking at the human mind think duct tape, not supercomputer that sheds light on some of the most mysterious aspects of human nature.
Taking us on a tour of the fundamental areas of human experience memory, belief, decision making, language, and happiness Marcus reveals the myriad ways our minds fall short. He examines why people often vote against their own interests, why money can't buy happiness, why leaders often stick to bad decisions, and why a sentence like "people people left left" ties us into knots even though it's only four words long.
He also offers surprisingly effective ways to outwit our inner kluge for example, always consider alternative explanations, make contingency plans, and beware the vivid, personal anecdote. Throughout, he shows how only evolution haphazard and undirected could have produced the minds we humans have, while making a brilliant case for the power and usefulness of imperfection.
Why two heads are no better than one, how never to regret a decision again, protect yourself against hidden persuaders, and tell when someone is lying to you....
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To err is human. Yet most of us go through life assuming (and sometimes insisting) that we are right about nearly everything, from the origins of the universe to how to load the dishwasher....
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An enlightening exploration of a condition only recently identified, Driven to Distraction is a must for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind....
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A New York Times bestselling author explores cuttingedge brain science to learn where talent comes from, how it grows, and how we can make ourselves smarter....
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The Brain and the Meaning of Life draws on research in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience to answer some of the most pressing questions about life's nature and value....
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Dr. Noah Goldstein, Steve Martin, Dr. Robert B. Cialdini
Narrator
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Clive Mantle
Publisher
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BBC WW
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$ 26.34
Audible Price
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$ 18.53
Every day we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say 'yes' to our requests? Find out....
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James R. Flynn, David Biello, Ingrid Kiefer, Michael Macht
Narrator
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Mark Moran
Publisher
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Scientific American
Normal Retail Price
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$ 3.95
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$ 3.95
This edition includes six fascinating articles. You'll learn the secrets of effective leadership. Also, hear how language influences our choices from foods we eat to the laws we support....
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Lisa reveals nine steps or 'muscles' and the essential actions we can all take to achieve the successful and fulfilling life we deserve....
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Although much is now known about the brain, relatively little has been determined about where consciousness comes from....
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In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this inspiring voyage....
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This workshop explores some reasons adults sexually abuse children within or outside of their families. It also reviews how sexual abuse affects children....
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The Authoritarians summarizes the research of Dr. Robert Altemeyer, whose professional career has focused on the study of the Authoritarian Personality....
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Whether you need the strength to say 'yes', or maybe even the courage to say 'no', Ian McDermott will help find the style of confidence that suits the challenges that you are facing....
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Impeccably researched and at the cutting edge of scientific knowledge, this is a book that every man, and especially every woman bedeviled by a man, will need to own....
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Why I Recommend
Audible by Alan Twigg
Audible (an Amazon.com company) is the world's leading online
audio-book provider. Audible is responsible for supplying audio
content to Apple's ITunes service. I have been listening,
enjoying and creating audio books for many years. With
the arrival of the internet and portable digital devices,
audio-books began to become availalbe for download.
Having tried most of
the other download services myself, I finally came to
the conclusion that Audible offers the best and most
reliable service. Whether you are using an IPod, IPhone,
mobile phone, Dune or one of the many other MP3 players
availalbe, Audilbe makes downloading great quality audio
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offer, you can download any audiobook of your
choice for free (including almost
certainly the title on this
page, too).
This link will take you to Audible...
All about Audiobooks and how they can make your life more
enjoyable.
Books in audio format are a fantastic alternative to reading.
Indeed, now that the digital age is upon, listening to your
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Here at Playtime Books we offer lots unabridged talking
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over to your Ipod or mp3 player. You can also sign up for
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