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A review by snow_phie
Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
2.0
Think Like a Freak essentially comes down to: don't be afraid to ask simple questions, acknowledge when you don't know stuff, leave your preconceived notions at the door, seek to understand human motivations, and embrace your inner child. Also it's okay to quit.
Those principles aren't new or revolutionary - at least not anymore, maybe they were more novel in 2014? - but they're a nice refresher if you're looking for an engaging, breezy read.
The book itself is written in a fun, accessible way despite covering a range of topics across politics, history, economics and biology. The case studies, though they may not always support their point imo, are interesting, if only for their pub quiz or wow friends at dinner potential.
That being said, I'd recommend the podcast over this book. It will give you the same approach, with more details, on a greater range of topics, and with guest speakers to boot
Those principles aren't new or revolutionary - at least not anymore, maybe they were more novel in 2014? - but they're a nice refresher if you're looking for an engaging, breezy read.
The book itself is written in a fun, accessible way despite covering a range of topics across politics, history, economics and biology. The case studies, though they may not always support their point imo, are interesting, if only for their pub quiz or wow friends at dinner potential.
That being said, I'd recommend the podcast over this book. It will give you the same approach, with more details, on a greater range of topics, and with guest speakers to boot