Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell
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Author: Malcolm GladwellEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-11
ISBN: 0316172324
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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- ISBN13: 9780316172325
- Condition: New
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Book Review: "Can analysis lead to paralysis?"
Summary: 5 Stars
Malcolm Gladwell is now a household name, thanks to "The Tipping Point," his smash bestseller about how ideas spread. His new book, "Blink," already a bestseller, is about "the power of thinking without thinking." Are you the type of person who analyzes situations every which way before coming to a decision? Or do you tend to make up your mind based on your intuition and instincts? Gladwell addresses both of these tendencies and explains why careful analysis sometimes helps us succeed but, in other circumstances, may cause us to fall flat on our faces.
As he did in "The Tipping Point," Gladwell brings a host of real life examples to illustrate his ideas. He discusses a variety of subjects, such as speed dating, the art of military strategy, cola tasting, and police behavior. The author's strength lies in his ability to tell engrossing anecdotes and relate them to the themes that he wants to impart to the reader. If you observe a married couple bickering, can you make an accurate prediction about whether or not they will eventually divorce? Can a doctor's bedside manner affect the number of malpractice suits brought against him? Gladwell addresses these and other questions using clear and compelling prose, humor, and thought-provoking psychological insight.
How can this book help the average person navigate his life more effectively? "Blink" may help us prevent our subconscious biases from adversely affecting our judgment. In addition, it may educate us about the advantages and the pitfalls of making decisions based on first impressions. This is an entertaining study of problem solving, and that's an area in which everyone can learn something valuable.
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