Our July discussion book is The Intelligence Trap by David Robson.
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Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else- they may be even more susceptible to them.
This is the "intelligence trap," the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative book.
The Intelligence Trap 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.
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“A startling, provocative and potently useful book.”
―Sunday Times
"The Intelligence Trap is a ceaselessly fascinating book written by one of our most consistently superb science writers. Its counter-intuitive argument, that intelligence is no inoculation against wrongness, explains so much about the fractious and baffling times in which we live."
―Will Storr, author of Selfie
“I loved The Intelligence Trap. As fun to read as it is fascinating, it celebrates the power of humility and curiosity. Everyone, especially intelligent people, should read this brilliant and important book.”
―Anna Rosling Roennlund, best-selling co-author of Factfulness
"Brilliant. The Intelligence Trap 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.”
―Rolf Dobelli, best-selling author of The Art of Thinking Clearly
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The discussion will be at a beautiful rooftop bar, Las Palmas on Sunday, 20th July @3:00PM(*Please order at least 1 drink to support their business).
FAQ)
1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?"
YES! It's a "Book Club". We're going to talk mostly about the book. If you don't know the content, you will get bored. Also, there is a limit of attendees due to the space limit. I expect every participant to finish reading the book before joining, to ensure the quality of the discussion for the group.
2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?"
I encourage everyone to actively join the discussion. We gather in person to "share" our thoughts. By doing that, we nurture each other's better understanding of the book and broaden our perspectives. There is no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished.
Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions.
See you soon, bookflies🦋!
