Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781473669857 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Age Range: Adult Overview The Intelligence Trap by David Robson is a sharp, evidence-based exploration of why clever people so often make foolish decisions. Drawing on behavioural science, neuroscience and history, Robson shows how intelligence alone doesn't guarantee good judgement, and reveals practical strategies to think more clearly. This paperback is perfect for curious readers, professionals and students wanting to sharpen their reasoning and avoid common cognitive traps. About the Book Why do brilliant scientists, doctors and business leaders sometimes make catastrophic errors of judgement? In The Intelligence Trap, science writer David Robson investigates the surprising ways that high IQ and expertise can actually make us more vulnerable to certain kinds of mistakes, from misdiagnoses to financial disasters. Drawing on real case studies spanning NASA engineers, medical professionals and history's great thinkers - from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin - Robson unpacks the psychology behind faulty reasoning and shows how "smart" people fall into "dumb" traps. Rather than simply diagnosing the problem, the book offers a genuinely practical toolkit: readers learn to spot their own cognitive biases, build a higher "rationality quotient", and recognise when emotion is clouding judgement. Robson also explores how intuition can be fine-tuned to work with evidence rather than against it, and how flexible thinking helps navigate ambiguity and uncertainty in a fast-changing world. Written in an engaging, accessible style that balances rigorous research with storytelling, the book is neither dry nor overly academic - it reads more like a gripping science narrative than a textbook. Whether applied in the classroom, the boardroom or everyday life, the strategies in The Intelligence Trap are designed to be immediately usable, making this paperback a genuinely practical companion for lifelong learners, professionals and students of psychology alike. Practical, research-backed strategies to improve decision-making and critical thinking Real-world case studies from science, medicine, business and history Accessible writing style suitable for general readers and students Useful for classrooms, book clubs and workplace training A thoughtful gift for graduates, professionals and lifelong learners Compact paperback format, easy to carry and reference About the Author David Robson is an award-winning science writer based in London, specialising in psychology, neuroscience and medicine. A former features editor at New Scientist and senior journalist at BBC Future, his writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Times, The Observer, The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic. He is also the author of The Expectation Effect, winner of the British Psychological Society Book Award, and The Laws of Connection, both praised for combining scientific rigour with engaging storytelling. Why You'll Love This Paperback Combining rigorous science with compelling real-world stories, this paperback offers genuinely usable tools for thinking more wisely. It's an ideal read for anyone who wants to make sharper decisions and understand the hidden pitfalls of intelligence. Please Note: Cover shown may vary slightly by print run; this is the UK paperback edition with ISBN 9781473669857.