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Why do doctors, generals, civil servants and others consistently make wrong decisions that cause enormous harm to others? Irrational beliefs and behaviours are virtually universal. In this iconoclastic book Stuart Sutherland analyses causes of irrationality and examines why we are irrational, the different kinds of irrationality, the damage it does us and the possible cures.
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Insights into human irrationality and its impact on decision-making.
Who is this book for?
If you've ever wondered why smart people sometimes make baffling decisions, Irrationality offers a compelling analysis of such behavior. Stuart Sutherland explores the psychological roots and consequences of irrational beliefs in a way that's both eye-opening and accessible. This book might just change how you see the flawed but fascinating human mind.
