Summary & Analysis - The Quick Fix: Based On The Book By Jesse Singal

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE QUICK FIX

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JESSE SINGAL

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CONTENT

The Allure and Illusion of Self-Esteem

The "Superpredator" Scare and the Fear of Juvenile Crime

The Promises and Pitfalls of Power Posing

Positive Psychology Goes to War (and Beyond)

The Rise and Reality of Grit

Unpacking the Promises and Problems of the Bias Test

The Murky Waters of Non-Replicable Research

The Seduction and Shortcomings of Nudging

Beyond the Quick Fix: Embracing Complexity

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal investigates the widespread appeal and often shaky foundations of popular psychological concepts touted as solutions to complex societal issues. The book delves into how seemingly promising ideas related to areas such as educational inequality, race relations, and self-esteem capture public imagination, often through compelling narratives rather than robust evidence. Singal explores the gap between the claims made by proponents of these "quick fixes" and the actual scientific support behind them, examining the various factors that contribute to their popularity and persistence in mainstream thought.

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Release date

Audiobook: 25 March 2025