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How snap judgments work, and when they can be trusted
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What it is about
Gladwell explores the way people make quick decisions in just a moment, from art experts to police officers to tennis coaches. He argues that these instant impressions are powerful but can also lead us astray. The book is full of stories from science and everyday life.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular psychology with great stories.
What you will get
A quick, entertaining read that makes you think about your own first impressions. Easy to share with friends.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Psychology · Decisions · Intuition
Length
296 pages · ≈ 8 h
More about this book
Characters
Experts, ordinary people and researchers.
Setting
Offices, labs, museums and city streets.
What makes it different
Story-driven science writing built around one big question.
Feel
Lively, curious and persuasive.
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