The knowledge illusion : why we never think alone / Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 039918435X
- ISBN: 9780399184352
- Physical Description: 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-284) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Knowledge, Sociology of. Thought and thinking. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 153.42 SLO (Text) | 37810435296271 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
