How to think like sherlock holmes audiobook written by maria konnikova. Beginning with the brain attic holmess metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. In mastermind, psychologist maria konnikova writes that anyone can tap into holmes abilities. The confidence game audiobook maria konnikova audible. Aug 27, 2015 in this talk, scientific american columnist maria konnikova will build on the ideas presented in her new york timesbestselling book, mastermind. Any sherlockian who has a lot of time to spare, and want to read something holmesian. Konnikova, a columnist for scientific american and a doctoral student in psychology. 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. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Maria konnikova was born in moscow, russia in 1984 to jewish parents.
Jan 11, 20 thats the premise of maria konnikovas fascinating new book, mastermind. Listen to mastermind how to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova available from rakuten kobo. Not only does maria dissect sherlocks habits, but sprinkles the book with examples, both reallife and fictional, without spoiling mostly the original stories. For updates on marias newest book, the biggest bluff, please sign up here. Mar 30, 2019 written by maria konnikova read by read by the author very nice. No fictional character is more renowned for his powers of thought and observation than sherlock holmes. A fine line to walk, and still be an effective howto book. On episode 478 of the art of charm, we talk to maria konnikova about identifying the ways con artists exploit trust, how we can arm ourselves against their manipulation games, and reverse engineering their tactics to subtly persuade others when our aims are more legitimate than a con as laid out in her new book the confidence game. To this end, the book presents a variety of simple strategies, drawing on scientific research in psychology and neuroscience, and numerous examples from the original sherlock holmes stories. Mastermind audiobook by maria konnikova 9781469086200. Maria konnikova audio books, best sellers, author bio. Maria konnikova mindfulness, deep observation and sherlock. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
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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. Considering my love for mindimprovement books, this one is excellent. Written by maria konnikova, audiobook narrated by karen saltus. From multimilliondollar ponzi schemes to smalltime frauds, konnikova pulls together a selection of fascinating stories to demonstrate what all cons share in common, drawing on scientific, dramatic, and psychological perspectives.
She was captivated by a scandal in bohemia, when holmes asks watson how many steps run up to their room and. Maria konnikova audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. The confidence game maria konnikova audiobook online. How to think like sherlock holmes audible audiobook. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova to be an interestingand certainly a thoughtprovokingread. Maria konnikova has crafted a surprising and ingenious book that lets us all come closer to holmess genius, giving a gift to all readers interested in conan doyle, mysteries and scientific thinking as well as those who simply want to be more selfaware about the inner workings of our minds.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Fans of sherlock holmes, detective wannabes, and those who wish to improve their cognitive skills may find mastermind. How to think like sherlock holmes audiobook by maria konnikova. This nonfiction work tackles the inner functioning and the elements behind the mind of the most wellknown detective in literary fiction. Maria konnikovas bright and brilliant new book is nothing less than a primer on how be awake, a manual on how to work ourselves free of our unconscious biases, our habitual distractions, and the muddle of our everyday minds. How to think like sherlock holmes paperback december 31, 20. Maria graduated from harvard university and received her ph. Psychologist and author maria konnikova who cites pinker as a mentor goes on to explain how we, too, can learn to develop holmess habits of mind and how that training can help us make better. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova in doc, epub, rtf download e book. These are the questions that journalist and psychologist maria konnikova tackles in her mesmerizing new book. Aug 10, 2018 as a science writer at the new yorker, maria konnikova, 34, focuses on the brain, and the weird and interesting ways people use their brains.
Holmes fan or not, the reader will find mastermind to be bracing, fascinating, and above all and most important hopeful. How to think like sherlock holmes, a compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and. From the new york times bestselling author of mastermind. Drawing on 21stcentury neuroscience and psychology, mastermind explores holmess unique. Maria konnikova explains how she thinks sherlock holmes think. For updates on maria s newest book, the biggest bluff, please sign up here. Maria konnikova shows her cards the new york times.
Maria konnikova is the new york timesbestselling author of the confidence game and mastermind. The konnikovs chose to settle in the state of massachusetts, outside boston. Mastermind explores sherlock holmess unique approach of observation, imagination and deduction, and illustrates how anyone can harness his method to improve their thinking and decisionmaking skills. Drawing on twentyfirstcentury neuroscience and psychology, mastermind explores holmess unique. Jan 04, 20 w hen she was little, maria konnikova s father read her sherlock holmes stories. How to think like sherlock holmes absolutely for free at. How to think like sherlock holmes by maria konnikova. We can, says psychologist and journalist maria konnikova, and in mastermind she shows us how. Maria konnikova is the author of the times bestseller mastermind. Using plots and passages from the wonderfully entertaining holmes stories, she illuminates how arthur conan doyles detective embodies an everpresent mindfulness, and how this active mental disposition proves foundational to his success. How to think like sherlock holmes is a new york times best seller. How to think like sherlock holmes audible audio edition. The answer is yes, and in mastermind, psychologist maria konnikova shows us how. How to think like sherlock holmes, a compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artists and the people who fall for their cons over and over again.
Maria konnikovas hope is that by the end of her book, you. Maria konnikova has written a compelling, engrossing account of the world of the con. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. How to think like sherlock holmes vikingpenguin, 20, an anthony and agatha award finalist. Maria konnikova is the author of mastermind and the confidence game. Beginning with the brain atticholmess metaphor for how we store information and organize knowledge konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper insights. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
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