The knowledge illusion why we never think alone
"Two cognitive scientists explain how the human brain relies on the communal nature of intelligence and knowledge, constantly gathering information and expertise stored outside our mind and bodies, to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational and often ignorant,"--NoveList...
| Main Authors: | Sloman, Steven A. (Author), Fernbach, Philip (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Riverhead Books,
2017.
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
"Two cognitive scientists explain how the human brain relies on the communal nature of intelligence and knowledge, constantly gathering information and expertise stored outside our mind and bodies, to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational and often ignorant,"--NoveList. |
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| Physical Description: |
296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780399184352 039918435X |
| Author Notes: |
Philip Fernbach is a cognitive scientist and professor of marketing at the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two children. |