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|  | Author: Madeleine L. Van Hecke
Publisher: Prometheus Books
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
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Edition: 1
Pages: 250
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1591025095
Dewey Decimal Number: 153
EAN: 9781591025092
ASIN: 1591025095
Publication Date: April 26, 2007
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 Common Sense Isn't So Common Anymore August 11, 2009
Larry Underwood (Scottsdale, AZ)
2 out of 22 found this review helpful
After reading Madeleine L Van Hecke's analysis of why smart people seem to lack the common sense from doing absolutely stupid things, I can say I agree with the findings; however, I didn't find anything that could be labeled as "ground breaking". Certainly, it's good common sense, but I wanted a little more.
Of course, she's got a point; even the most mundane activity which anyone should be able to comprehend, is somehow botched up beyond belief. I suppose the song is right; the world really is full of stupid people. But I've got the pistol, so I'll keep the pesos. In the meantime, go read this book. Maybe then you'll get a clue.
This is a worthy effort and I'm glad I read it; now, I understand just a little better the mentality that caused an entire nation to be fooled by the guy currently in charge of things in Washington, DC. Hopefully, by 2012, the country formerly known as America can reclaim its heritage from the abomination known as ObamaNation.
I really didn't plan on getting political with this review; but the analogy seemed fitting.
An eye-opening read May 25, 2009
Deb (Palo Alto, CA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
_Blind Spots_ offers an eye-opening look at the common culprits which cause us all to do "dumb things" at one time or another. Among these blind spots are: not taking time to think before acting; not knowing what we don't know; missing the obvious; failing to see ourselves; failing to see another person's perspective; being trapped by categories and missing the complexity of people, objects and events; being blind to our errors in thinking; failing to see evidence clearly and objectively; jumping to conclusions when we opt for simple explanations instead of the more likely hidden and complex causes; and failing to think systemically to see the relationships and connections among elements. In addition to illuminating these blind spots, the book offers suggestions and tactics to overcome each of them. By opening our eyes to the common blunders of our thinking, _Blind Spots_ can also allow us to open our hearts and become more tolerant towards the differences of others.
 To err is human...to understand human error is nearly impossible January 9, 2009
Steve Reina (Troy Michigan)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is one of a recent spurt of pop neuropsychology books that very user friendly.
In this short, accessible volume, one learns the many ways in which human prejudice and lack of foresight can cause even the most experience of us to misstep.
In terms of using real life examples, this book excells. In terms of covering of the overarching clinical data, this book is not as helpful.
For those who find their interest in neuropsychology piqued by this book I would suggest:
How the Mind Works by Harvard's Steven Pinker
Why We Love by Dr. Helen Fisher
Religion Explained by Pascal Boyer
And pretty much anything by V. Ramashandran or Matt Ridley.
Neuropsychology...the idea that human behavior is just as molded by evolution as human morphology...is an inherently and unendling fascinating field. To those for whom this is the first step in the pond, I encourage you to follow this up with a long educational swim.
Clear and concise explanation August 19, 2008
RJ
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I found this book to be very good and I recommend it to others who are looking for ways to identify and fix performance blind spots. Explanations were very clear and I had no trouble following the content. I thought the recommendations, provided by the book to help identify and remedy my blind spots when dealing with situations and people, were excellent.
 Pablum!!! June 10, 2008
Brian Ostrovsky (Portland, Oregon USA)
13 out of 27 found this review helpful
I had high expectations but all I got was common sense....stop and think, look from somebody else's perspective, etc. This was very disappointing. I expected some science and some insight.
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