The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions

The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

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The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions

The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes

4.9/5
1,652 RATINGS  |  111 REVIEWS

Description: “As a rule, I have found that the greater brain a man has, and the better he is educated, the easier it has been to mystify him” — Houdini to Arthur Conan DoyleSmart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else-they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap," the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative debut.Packed with cutting-edge research, historical case studies, entertaining stories, and practical advice, The Intelligence Trap explores the flaws in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, and reveals the ways that even the brightest minds and talented organizations can backfire - from some of Thomas Edison's worst ideas to failures at NASA, Nokia, and the FBI. With a knack for explaining complex ideas and featuring timeless lessons from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin to Richard Feynman and the latest behavioral science, Robson shows how to build a cognitive toolkit to avoid mistakes and protect ourselves from misinformation and fake news. We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers. To get started finding The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your Thinking and Make Wiser Decisions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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Victoria Roberts
Victoria Roberts December 27, 2024
Very good book with useful insights.
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Jason Turner November 22, 2024
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Olivia Davis March 12, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Evelyn Garcia November 14, 2025
Very good book with useful insights.
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Samantha Edwards June 12, 2025
Good structure and pacing.
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Adam Campbell June 03, 2024
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Natalie Parker April 05, 2025
Strong and enjoyable read.
Mia Moore
Mia Moore September 09, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
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Harper Lee November 19, 2025
Fair and balanced read.
Chloe Nelson
Chloe Nelson April 09, 2025
Enjoyed reading it overall.
Daniel Wilson
Daniel Wilson November 04, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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Grace Adams August 22, 2024
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
Evelyn Garcia
Evelyn Garcia November 17, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
Samantha Edwards
Samantha Edwards May 11, 2024
Good structure and pacing.
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Kevin Perez January 30, 2025
Good structure and pacing.
Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell May 20, 2025
Reasonably engaging overall.
Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell October 08, 2025
An exceptional piece of work.
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Isabella Taylor February 14, 2024
It completely changed my perspective.
Lily Scott
Lily Scott May 25, 2024
Decent book with helpful information.
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Charlotte Martin March 17, 2024
Interesting and motivating.
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Nathan Hall October 04, 2024
Interesting and motivating.
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Elizabeth Allen October 22, 2025
Very informative yet entertaining at the same time.
Andrew Thompson
Andrew Thompson September 17, 2025
This book truly stands out among others in its category.
Samantha Edwards
Samantha Edwards July 15, 2024
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter July 09, 2025
Worth reading for sure.
Elizabeth Allen
Elizabeth Allen September 10, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
Avery King
Avery King September 26, 2025
Solid but not groundbreaking.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee June 16, 2024
It completely changed my perspective.
Joseph Clark
Joseph Clark March 22, 2024
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
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Michael Brown June 29, 2025
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell June 02, 2024
Good structure and pacing.
Michael Brown
Michael Brown January 26, 2025
I learned so much and enjoyed every chapter.
Nathan Hall
Nathan Hall May 29, 2024
Remarkably well-structured and thoughtfully written.
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Matthew Anderson July 02, 2024
Strong and enjoyable read.
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Justin Baker February 02, 2024
An exceptional piece of work.
Victoria Roberts
Victoria Roberts January 07, 2025
Solid content and clear writing.
Mia Moore
Mia Moore November 10, 2025
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
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Jonathan Wright April 28, 2025
Would recommend it.
Eric Evans
Eric Evans June 01, 2025
Helpful and informative.
Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez February 20, 2024
Great ideas though some parts felt detailed.
Grace Adams
Grace Adams August 27, 2025
A brilliant work that keeps you engaged every page.
Jason Turner
Jason Turner January 08, 2025
The author did an outstanding job explaining complex ideas clearly.
James Walker
James Walker October 17, 2025
It completely changed my perspective.
Anthony Young
Anthony Young December 28, 2024
Some chapters were stronger than others.
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Jonathan Wright February 23, 2024
An unforgettable reading experience from start to finish.
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Justin Baker June 19, 2025
Enjoyed reading it overall.
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Jonathan Wright March 05, 2024
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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Abigail Rodriguez December 15, 2025
Interesting and motivating.
Victoria Roberts
Victoria Roberts January 13, 2024
Average but still worth reading.
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Zoe Phillips November 20, 2024
A powerful story that stays with you long after reading.
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