Trends & Theory

Reviewed December 5 2019 by Cindy Wagman: "Duffy explores some very common misbeliefs and uncovers the [mental shortcuts] behind them to help us uncover our own biases and how they shape our perception of the world." … [Read more...] about Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding

Reviewed February 14 2020 by Gail Picco: "Will we wait passively to see where technology takes us? Or do we want to be more deliberate in the controls we apply to it—and if so how do we do this individually and collectively? How do we get the best from technology and restrict its worst efforts?" … [Read more...] about Ingenious: The Unintended Cost of Human Innovation

Reviewed December 20 2019 by Mo Waja: "A delightfully modern take on philosophical theory ... where abstract philosophy meets real world scenarios. Lessons to overcome adversity applicable across career industry and lifestyle--all in less than pocket-size 200 pages." … [Read more...] about When you Kant figure it out ask a philosopher

Reviewed October 31 2019 by Sharon Broughton: "Hivemind is a fascinating and ultimately optimistic exploration by psychologist Sarah Cavanagh who leads us on a journey through human development across the ages helping us understand our collective selves through the lens of today’s ever-present individualized online reality." … [Read more...] about Hivemind: Thinking Alike in a Divided World

Reviewed September 12 2019 by Maryann Kerr: "When Gladwell shares details from two high profile child sexual assault cases you will find yourself stunned and you will ask yourself – would I have been fooled too? … [Read more...] about Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know