Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes by Maria Konnikova (Jan 3, 2013)| Size : 1.09 MB
Publication Date: January 3, 2013 No �fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and �observation than Sherlock Holmes. But is his extraordinary intellect �merely a gift of fiction, or can we learn to cultivate these abilities �ourselves, to improve our lives at work and at home? We can, says psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova, and in Mastermind she shows us how. Beginning with the brain atticHolmess metaphor for �how we store information and organize knowledgeKonnikova unpacks the �mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. �Drawing on twenty-first-century neuroscience and psychology, Mastermind explores Holmess unique methods of ever-present mindfulness, astute �observation, and logical deduction. In doing so, it shows how each of �us, with some self-awareness and a little practice, can employ these �same methods to sharpen our perceptions, solve difficult problems, and �enhance our creative powers. For Holmes aficionados and casual readers �alike, Konnikova reveals how the worlds most keen-eyed detective can �serve as an unparalleled guide to upgrading the mind.?




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