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sizrobe's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating book about social psychology. Also goes into some depth about autism and schizophrenia. The art is simple but fitting.
thatweaverlady's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
gpapp's review against another edition
5.0
The most entertaining way I've ever seen to learn about cutting edge psychology research, and its implications for us all. Two well-known cognitive neuroscientists team up with their son to tell the story of what they've learned, and the history of this kind of research. The characters of the Friths really come through here, and they are charming and quirky guides through their work, making it accessible and fun. I highly recommend it for those who are interested in the science of minds.
miggins321's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
erine's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A really fascinating look at neuroscience and cooperation. Over my head a lot of times, there was still a lot of information that was readily accessible, especially with illustrations.
I appreciated the focus on cooperation, and how people work together. I was intrigued by the idea that working in a more diverse group is more effective, but less pleasant, and I found myself wondering about the after effects (did people working on a diverse group appreciate having better solutions or just remember the challenging experience of having to work with different people?)
There were also biographical interludes of the two scientists in question, and a lot of related studies.
The whole thing was super interesting.
I appreciated the focus on cooperation, and how people work together. I was intrigued by the idea that working in a more diverse group is more effective, but less pleasant, and I found myself wondering about the after effects (did people working on a diverse group appreciate having better solutions or just remember the challenging experience of having to work with different people?)
There were also biographical interludes of the two scientists in question, and a lot of related studies.
The whole thing was super interesting.
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