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This reissue of Thomas Sowell’s classic study of decision making, which includes a preface by the author, updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Anointed. Sowell, one of America’s most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making—a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency but our very freedom.

Why do some founders build billion-dollar companies while others with equal talent struggle to scale past Series A? Mindcontrol breaks down the hidden psychological principles and mental frameworks that separate millionaire founders from the rest. If you're a technical founder wrestling with high-stakes decisions, fighting imposter syndrome, or struggling to think like a true wealth builder rather than a high-earning employee, this show reveals the cognitive tools you've been missing. Each episode delivers the exact decision-making frameworks used by billion-dollar founders, the psychological ...

Whether or not we're aware of them, we make important ethical decisions all the time - as professionals, consumers, citizens, parents, sons and daughters, and friends. These 24 thought-provoking lectures offer you the chance to reflect on some of the most powerful moral issues we face in our daily lives: Is it ever OK to lie? What are our moral obligations to others? What is the key to living the good life? From Plato to Kant to Bonhoeffer, you'll see how some of the world's greatest thinkers from across the ages have approached similar problems.

The ability to think clearly and critically is a lifelong benefit that you can apply in any situation that calls for reflection, analysis, and planning. Being able to think systematically and solve problems is also a great career asset. Critical Thinking Skills for Dummies helps you hone your thinking abilities and become a better communicator. You'll find hands-on, active instruction and exercises that you can put to work today as you navigate social media and news websites, chat with AI, fact-check your own and others' views, and more. Become a thinking machine, with this Dummies guide.

Critical thinking is regularly cited as an essential 21st century skill, the key to success in school and work. Given our propensity to believe fake news, draw incorrect conclusions, and make decisions based on emotion rather than reason, it might even be said that critical thinking is vital to the survival of a democratic society. But what, exactly, is critical thinking? Haber describes the term's origins in such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and science.

In this captivating guide to nourishing and re-imagining the creative spirit, Dr. Moore examines the creative voice, productivity, desire and the soul, ways to bring creativity down to earth, the theories of Socrates and the great philosophers, and many other important topics.

Une certaine idée du management est morte le 22 avril 1992 à 14 heures 32. À cet instant précis le docteur Garretta fut sommé par le tribunal d'expliquer ses décisions dans l'affaire du sang contaminé. Sa défense fut en substance la suivante : "Avant d'être un médecin, j'étais un manager. J'avais des objectifs que j'ai atteints, ce pourquoi j'ai d'ailleurs été décoré."

Audacious public figure and sought after motivational speaker, Katie Duke, hosts a show that shares stories of both struggle and success. An outspoken New Yorker and Nurse Practitioner, Katie pushes boundaries to explore the life decisions that don’t always turn out like you expect. In a society that glorifies perfection, nobody wants to reveal their bad decisions. Katie Duke is shifting the conversation to prove the importance of owning your failures as a necessity to success.

Down-to-earth, honest, and usable insights, suggestions, and techniques to improve your life and decisions. Decisions set the stage for what you do and don’t do. Everything is a decision, even a decision not to make a decision is a decision.

What if we lived in a world that revolved around quality of life, rather than economic winners and losers? In Person to Person, Joeri Torfs and Pim Ampe describe this world and chart a clear path toward it. Grounded in research and rooted in reality, the world they describe is neither a utopia nor a fantasy. They present an environment that incentivizes goodness, fairness, sustainability, and freedom. It begins with the individual and moves toward our collaborative relationships.

In their provocative new book, Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe explore the insights essential to leading satisfying lives. Encouraging individuals to focus on their own personal intelligence and integrity rather than simply navigating the rules and incentives established by others, Practical Wisdom outlines how to identify and cultivate our own innate wisdom in our daily lives.

Lexi Shield: A tech-savvy strategist with a sharp mind for problem-solving, Lexi specializes in data analysis and digital security. Her expertise in navigating complex systems makes her the perfect protector and planner in high-stakes scenarios. Chen Osipov: A versatile and hands-on field expert, Chen excels in tactical operations and technical gadgetry. With his adaptable skills and practical approach, he is the go-to specialist for on-ground solutions and swift action.

Every day we are faced with moral decisions, and it's often difficult to know how to act. If there's a snake in our garden, do we kill it? If our co-worker is stealing from the company, is it our obligation to speak up? What if we tell our children not to lie, then the phone rings and we ask them to say we're not home? In this compelling talk, Daido Roshi explores the role of morality and ethics in our lives.