Bibliograph

The knowledge illusion, why we never think alone, Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach

Type

Label

The knowledge illusion, why we never think alone, Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The knowledge illusion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

952154258

Responsibility statement

Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach

Sub title

why we never think alone

Summary

"Two cognitive scientists explain how the human brain relies on the communal nature of intelligence and knowledge, constantly gathering information and expertise stored outside our mind and bodies, to overcome its shortcomings of being error prone, irrational and often ignorant, "--NoveList

Table Of Contents

Ignorance and the community of knowledge -- What we know -- Why we think -- How we think -- Why we think what isn't so -- Thinking with our bodies and the world -- Thinking with other people -- Thinking with technology -- Thinking about science -- Thinking about politics -- The new definition of smart -- Making people smart -- Making smarter decisions -- Appraising ignorance and illusion

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