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Mastermind, how to think like Sherlock Holmes, Maria Konnikova

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Mastermind, how to think like Sherlock Holmes, Maria Konnikova

Language

eng

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mastermind

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Maria Konnikova

Sub title

how to think like Sherlock Holmes

Summary

"Lessons from the world's greatest fictional detective teach us how to improve our own mental powers. Drawing on twenty-first century neuroscience and psychology, Konnikova unpacks mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Pt. 1: Understanding (yourself). The scientific method of the mind ; The brain attic : what is it and what's in there? -- Pt. 2: From observation to imagination. Stocking the brain attic : the power of observation ; Exploring the brain attic : the value of creativity and imagination -- Pt. 3: The art of deduction. Navigating the brain attic : deduction from the facts ; Maintaining the brain attic : education never stops -- Pt. 4: The science and art of self-knowledge. The dynamic attic : putting it all together ; We're only human

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Master mind

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