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You Can Beat Your Brain : How to Turn Your Enemies Into Friends, How to Make Better Decisions, and Other Ways to Be Less Dumb

by David McRaney
RM42.93 MYR
You Can Beat Your Brain : How to Turn Your Enemies Into Friends, How to Make Better Decisions, and Other Ways to Be Less Dumb - Thryft
You Can Beat Your Brain : How to Turn Your Enemies Into Friends, How to Make Better Decisions, and Other Ways to Be Less Dumb - Thryft

Outsmarting your own brain in just 8 words.

This book is a great read for those curious about human psychology and behavior. Using humor and current research, the author helps readers understand and overcome cognitive biases and flawed thinking. It provides insights on how to make better decisions and avoid common misunderstandings. Overall, a fun and informative guide to outsmarting one's own brain.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

You Can Beat Your Brain : How to Turn Your Enemies Into Friends, How to Make Better Decisions, and Other Ways to Be Less Dumb

by David McRaney
RM42.93 MYR
ISBN: 9781780743745
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM52.05 MYR
Authors: David McRaney
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Date of Publication: 2013-10-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Business, Philosophy, Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Psychology, Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Business, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.94
(rated by 4446 readers)

Description

In the follow-up to the international bestseller You Are Not So Smart, McRaney helps us to overcome our quirks and think more effectively. Informed by the latest studies in psychology, You Can Beat Your Brain is a pocket-sized primer packed with wry humour and astonishing facts. You’ll discover why tall people earn more money, why a rickety bridge is a good place for a first date, and how to avoid irrational beliefs and self-delusion.
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Outsmarting your own brain in just 8 words.

This book is a great read for those curious about human psychology and behavior. Using humor and current research, the author helps readers understand and overcome cognitive biases and flawed thinking. It provides insights on how to make better decisions and avoid common misunderstandings. Overall, a fun and informative guide to outsmarting one's own brain.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.