Summary - Blink: Based On The Book By Malcolm Gladwell

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Duration: 22min
Language: English
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Category: Non-fiction

SUMMARY

BLINK

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MALCOLM GLADWELL

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Introduction - The Statue That Didn’t Look Right

The Theory of Thin Slices

The Locked Door: The Secret Life of Snap Decisions

The Warren Harding Error

Paul Van Riper’s Big Victory

Kenna’s Dilemma

Seven Seconds in the Bronx

Listening with Your Eyes

Conclusion - Controlling Rapid Cognition

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell explores the power of rapid cognition, or the ability to make quick decisions based on limited information. Through various case studies, Gladwell examines how our brains process and act on information in an instant, often without conscious thought. The book delves into how intuition, unconscious bias, and expertise shape our judgments, influencing everything from personal choices to high-stakes decisions in fields like medicine, art, and law enforcement. By analyzing both the strengths and flaws of snap judgments, Gladwell challenges traditional ideas of decision-making and the value of careful, deliberate thought.

Release date

Audiobook: November 26, 2024