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"Why should we care about having true beliefs? And why do demonstrably false beliefs persist and spread despite consequences for the people who hold them? Philosophers of science Cailin O'Connor and James Weatherall argue that social factors, rather than individual psychology, are what's essential to understanding the spread and persistence of false belief. It might seem that there's an obvious reason that true beliefs matter: false beliefs will hurt...
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"In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless - and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing "brain farts" are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse,...
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"Did you break a friend's toy? Did you get mud on the carpet? Are you worried about admitting you made a mistake? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid to admit their mistakes and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide knowledge young readers need to face their fear of admitting mistakes"--
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