Eyes Wide Open - How To Make Smart Decisions In A Confusing World

Hertz, Noreena

ISBN 10: 0007467109 / ISBN 13: 9780007467105

Published by Collins, 2013

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Paperback, F. [viii]+344pp, index, a fine copy. A series of 10 clear steps designed to make people confident, independent & wise decission makers. 475 grams.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eyes Wide Open - How To Make Smart Decisions In A Confusing World
• Publisher: Collins
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007467109
• ISBN 13: 9780007467105
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st edition.
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-12-02 Pages: 352 Language: English In 'Eyes Wide Open' Noreena Hertz does for decision-making what Daniel Kahneman did for thinking.Why should you be wary of experts Are emails destroying your ability to think How do you know which sources of information are credible Whose advice should you trust'Eyes Wide Open 'will help you through the data deluge and show you how to make better and smarter decisions.By weaving together cutting-edge research with real -world examples from Hollywood to Harry Potter. NASA to World War II spies. Hertz constructs a path to more astute and empowered decision-making in ten clear steps. With razor-sharp insight and an instinct for thought-provoking storytelling. she offers counterintuitive . effective guidance for making better choices-whether you are a businessperson. a professional. a patient. or a parent. 'Eyes Wide O...

From the Back Cover

Become a more confident, independent, and successful decision maker—savvy to how your emotions, moods, and habits can trip you up.

In our fast-moving world, we're overloaded with differing opinions, conflicting data, and changing advice. But how thoroughly do we scrutinize those we listen to? Are we open to new ways of tackling problems or constrained by how we've made past decisions? How much do we challenge ourselves?

By combining stories from Hollywood to NASA with the latest in brain science, Noreena Hertz reveals the extent to which life-altering, business-affecting, policy-determining, and health-defining decisions are based on partial information, assumed wisdoms, corrupted data, and insufficient scrutiny. In this essential guide, she offers practical ways to make better, smarter choices and more accurate predictions—in your personal life and at work.