Elastic [electronic resource] : Flexible Thinking in a Constantly Changing World
Leonard Mlodinow2018
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The bestselling author of The Drunkard's Walk and Subliminal unlocks the secrets
of flexible thinking.
What do Pokémon Go and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein have in common?
Why do some businesses survive, and others fail at the first sign of change?
What gives the human brain the edge over computers?
The answer: Elastic Thinking. It's an ability we all possess, and one that we
can all learn to hone in order to succeed, at work and in our everyday lives.
Here Leonard Mlodinow, whose own flexible thinking has taken him from physics
professor to TV scriptwriter and bestselling author, takes us on a revelatory
exploration of how elasticity works. He draws on cutting-edge neuroscience to
show how, millennia ago, our brains developed an affinity for novelty, idea
generation and exploration. He discovers how flexible thinking enabled some of
the greatest artists, writers, musicians and innovators to create paradigm
shifts. He investigates the organisations that have demonstrat...
Main title:
Author:
Leonard Mlodinow, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (256 pages,)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780241334416
Language:
English
BRN:
436596
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |