{"product_id":"book-dhh4","title":"The Intelligence Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003e“As a rule, I have found that the greater brain a man has, and the better he is educated, the easier it has been to mystify him.”—Harry Houdini to Arthur Conan Doyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn eye-opening examination of the stupid things smart people do—and how to cultivate skills to protect ourselves from error.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003eSmart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else, they may be even \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e susceptible to them. This is the “intelligence trap,” the subject of David Robson’s fascinating and provocative book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Intelligence Trap\u003c\/em\u003e explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including “strategic ignorance,” “meta-forgetfulness,” and “functional stupidity.” Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds and most talented organizations can go wrong—from some of Thomas Edison’s worst ideas to failures at NASA, Nokia, and the FBI. And he offers practical advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: start\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003eThe Intelligence Trap\u003cem\u003e combines mesmerizing storytelling with groundbreaking new research about why having a high IQ can backfire. Essential reading for anyone who wants to think more clearly.”\u003c\/em\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eRolf Dobelli\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Thinking Clearly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49378046542128,"sku":"BDdhh4","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49378046574896,"sku":"ZEdhh4","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49378046607664,"sku":"ZMdhh4","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/590232-dhh4-Square.jpg?v=1734927336","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dhh4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}