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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

by Malcolm Gladwell
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

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ISBN10: 0316010669
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In his landmark bestseller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant — in the blink of an eye — that actually aren't as simple as they seem. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work — in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others?In Blink we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a marriage will last, based on a few minutes of observing a couple; the tennis coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket even makes contact with the ball; the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. Here, too, are great failures of blink: the election of Warren Harding; New Coke; and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. Blink reveals that great decision makers aren't those who process the most information or spend the most time deliberating, but those who have perfected the art of thin-slicing-filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables.

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"Gladwell writes about subtle yet crucial behavioral phenomena with lucidity and contagious enthusiasm....[His] groundbreaking explication of a key aspect of human nature is enlightening, provocative, and great fun to read." Donna Seaman, Booklist

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"Gladwell gets the science facts right and has the journalistic skills to make them utterly engrossing....[F]or once a best seller will be more than worthy." Library Journal

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"The author's great strength lies in his stories, and here he crafts a number of engaging ones....Brisk, impressively done narratives that should sell very well indeed." Kirkus Reviews

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"If you want to trust my snap judgment, buy this book: you'll be delighted. If you want to trust my more reflective second judgment, buy it: you'll be delighted but frustrated, troubled and left wanting more." David Brooks, The New York Times Book Review

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"Readers acquainted with Gladwell's articles and his 2000 bestseller The Tipping Point will have high anticipations for this volume; those expectations will be met." Howard Gardner, The Washington Post Book World

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"It's unlikely that Blink, a demanding and counter-intuitive book, will become a headline-friendly, cocktail-party meme like the ubiquitous Tipping Point. But it's a rich book filled with startling, seductive ideas. Don't blink or you'll miss something." Dallas Morning News

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"As with The Tipping Point, you may finish reading Blink with the vague feeling you've heard much of this before....Gladwell's true genius lies is in his ability to weave these bits into a compelling narrative." Chicago Tribune

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"This absorbing little combo of pop science and self-help is indeed an easy read, like its mega-hit predecessor, The Tipping Point, but in the end it doesn't add up to much." Newsday

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"An entertaining psychology book....Blink is not a glib handbook of how to think, or a guide of what to think. But it will make you think about how you think, when you think in a blink." Seattle Times

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"Gladwell...brings the strengths of an experienced reporter to his subject. His depth of sources and clarity of language allow him to deliver compelling stories from across the spectrum of American experience....[A] convincing and powerful book." The Oregonian (Portland, OR)

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"Much of the pleasure of Blink comes from the far-flung quality of the author's choice in subjects....Some of the best writing in Blink, however, are the examples in which 'blink' thinking actually failed miserably." Chicago Sun-Times

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"Intoxicating....Gladwell is an engaging writer and a first-rate tour guide." Los Angeles Times

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"Brace yourself: The release of Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Gladwell's delightful new book, is sure to inspire orgies of Gladwell-mania among the with-it set, and obsessives will soon begin popping up all around you....As in the best of Gladwell's work, Blink brims with surprising insights about our world and ourselves, ideas that you'll have a hard time getting out of your head, things you'll itch to share with all your friends." Farhad Manjoo, Salon.com (read the entire Salon.com review)

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"Nearly every argument in Gladwell's book is made by example, and these are invariably topical and interesting, and often lead you to picture some societal niche that you hadn't thought of before....The anecdotal method can be less than satisfying, however, and by the end of Blink I found myself longing for a book more drawn out and philosophical, the kind of thing you couldn't digest in a single flight." Anna Godbersen, Esquire (read the entire Esquire review)

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How do we make decisions — good and bad — and why are some people so much better at it than others? That's the question Malcolm Gladwell asks and answers in the follow-up to his huge bestseller, The Tipping Point.

Utilizing case studies as diverse as speed dating, pop music, and the shooting of Amadou Diallo, Gladwell reveals that what we think of as decisions made in the blink of an eye are much more complicated than assumed. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology, he shows how the difference between good decision-making and bad has nothing to do with how much information we can process quickly, but on the few particular details on which we focus.

Leaping boldly from example to example, displaying all of the brilliance that made The Tipping Point a classic, Gladwell reveals how we can become better decision makers — in our homes, our offices, and in everyday life. The result is a book that is surprising and transforming. Never again will you think about thinking the same way.


About the Author

Malcolm Gladwell is a former business and science writer at the Washington Post. He is currently a staff writer for The New Yorker.

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Paul K , March 18, 2014 (view all comments by Paul K)
Blink was an interesting read and gave me a new perspective on a phenomenon that I had noticed before, specifically that my gut reactions were often the best reactions. This is a science-y book without being too "science-y." I learned a lot, without feeling like I was learning, and I had lots of fun too. If you're going to read any Malcolm Gladwell books, this is the one. If you're just looking for a fun read and to learn something new - this is also the book for you. Enjoy!

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MRaines , January 30, 2013
This is the best book I have ever read. It is insightful and interesting while still being humorous. Information from studies is brought up without being boring. This book makes you think without talking down to you. You feel as though you are discovering and learning along with the author. He takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Whether neuroscience and psychology are already your interest or not this is the book to reinvigorate and create these interests.

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mahemphill , August 16, 2012
What a great read! I had no idea how many things are processed unconsciously, and how little stimuli prime our actions and impressions. Enjoyed it.

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3Kcats , March 13, 2011 (view all comments by 3Kcats)
I read this book while on vacation. I was going to leave it in Hawaii after I was done, but it had so much information that I brought it home with me so that I could read it again.

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jared.lynn.evans , January 01, 2011
This book opened my eyes to the power and efficiency of the human mind.

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The science and psychology behind intuitive thinking and snap decisions and the positive and negative results.

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Taylor , August 03, 2008 (view all comments by Taylor)
Gladwell offers an intriguing look at how the subconscious or intuition of a person works in different situations, as well as how it can be trained and the importance of sometimes taking a step back before acting on a situation. This is a relatively quick read with some intriguing ideas offered in it. If you like this book, you may find it useful to track down some of the writings by people he references as they go into more depth than Gladwell does.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780316010665
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
04/03/2007
Publisher:
Back Bay Books
Edition:
2007
Pages:
296
Height:
1.00IN
Width:
5.40IN
Thickness:
1.00
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2005
UPC Code:
2800316010667
Author:
Malcolm Gladwell
Media Run Time:
B
Subject:
BUSINESS STRATEGY

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