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Featuring a foreword by David Brooks, this collection presents accessible yet brilliant ideas aimed at expanding cognitive abilities. John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, asked the world's leading thinkers to share scientific concepts that could enhance our cognitive toolkit. Their visionary responses span psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more, offering surprising insights that can transform your understanding of yourself and the world. Contributors include Daniel Kahneman discussing the “focusing illusion,” Jonah Lehrer on controlling attention, and Richard Dawkins on the importance of experimentation. Aubrey De Grey addresses our fear of the unknown, while Martin Seligman explores the ingredients of well-being. Nicholas Carr provides strategies for managing “cognitive load,” and Steven Pinker shares insights on win-win negotiating. Further contributions include Daniel C. Dennett on cycles, Jaron Lanier on resisting delusion, and Frank Wilczek on the brain's hidden layers. Clay Shirky discusses the “80/20 rule,” Daniel Goleman emphasizes our connection to nature, and V. S. Ramachandran highlights paradigm shifts. Additional insights come from Matt Ridley on collective intelligence, John McWhorter on path dependence, and Lisa Randall on effective theorizing. Brian Eno presents “ecological vision,” Richard Thaler tackles false concepts, J. Craig Venter discusses life's origins, Helen Fisher examine
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Hier word je slimmer van, John Brockman
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- 2012
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- Titel
- Hier word je slimmer van
- Untertitel
- 151 delen hun favoriete inzichten
- Sprache
- Niederländisch
- Autor*innen
- John Brockman
- Verlag
- Maven Publishing
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2012
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 422
- ISBN10
- 9490574465
- ISBN13
- 9789490574468
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- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Wahre Geschichten, Lebenshilfe, Psychologische Thematik, Philosophisches Thema, Philosophie, Persönliche Entwicklung, Wissenschaft, Meinungsjournalismus
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- Featuring a foreword by David Brooks, this collection presents accessible yet brilliant ideas aimed at expanding cognitive abilities. John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, asked the world's leading thinkers to share scientific concepts that could enhance our cognitive toolkit. Their visionary responses span psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more, offering surprising insights that can transform your understanding of yourself and the world. Contributors include Daniel Kahneman discussing the “focusing illusion,” Jonah Lehrer on controlling attention, and Richard Dawkins on the importance of experimentation. Aubrey De Grey addresses our fear of the unknown, while Martin Seligman explores the ingredients of well-being. Nicholas Carr provides strategies for managing “cognitive load,” and Steven Pinker shares insights on win-win negotiating. Further contributions include Daniel C. Dennett on cycles, Jaron Lanier on resisting delusion, and Frank Wilczek on the brain's hidden layers. Clay Shirky discusses the “80/20 rule,” Daniel Goleman emphasizes our connection to nature, and V. S. Ramachandran highlights paradigm shifts. Additional insights come from Matt Ridley on collective intelligence, John McWhorter on path dependence, and Lisa Randall on effective theorizing. Brian Eno presents “ecological vision,” Richard Thaler tackles false concepts, J. Craig Venter discusses life's origins, Helen Fisher examine