Why we make mistakes how we look without seeing, forget things in seconds, and are all pretty sure we are way above average

Hallinan sets out to explore the captivating science of human error, and delves into psychology, neuroscience, and economics to discover why some of the same qualities that make us efficient also make us error-prone.

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Main Author: Hallinan, Joseph T.
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Broadway Books, c2009.
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:Hallinan sets out to explore the captivating science of human error, and delves into psychology, neuroscience, and economics to discover why some of the same qualities that make us efficient also make us error-prone.
Physical Description:283 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-273) and index.
ISBN:9780767928052
0767928059