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Author Watts, Duncan J., 1971-

Title Everything is obvious : once you know the answer / Duncan J. Watts.

Imprint New York : Crown Business, ©2011.

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 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  153.4 WAT    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  153.43 WAT    Check Shelf
Edition 1st ed.
Description xvi, 335 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-324) and index.
Contents The myth of common sense -- Thinking about thinking -- The wisdom (and madness) of crowds -- Special people -- History, the fickle teacher -- The dream of prediction -- The best laid plans -- The measure of all things -- Fairness and justice -- The proper study of mankind.
Summary Discusses how the concept of common sense is inadequate in an increasingly complex world and draws on multiple disciplines to offer insight into the sources of such topics as popularity, economics, and self-deception.
Subject Thought and thinking.
Common sense.
Reasoning.
Common sense. (OCoLC)fst00869820
Reasoning. (OCoLC)fst01091282
Thought and thinking. (OCoLC)fst01150249
Thought and thinking.
Reasoning.
Other Form: Online version: Watts, Duncan J., 1971- Everything is obvious. 1st ed. New York : Crown Business, ©2011 (OCoLC)1085907272
ISBN 9780385531689
0385531680
9780385531696 (ebook)
0385531699 (ebook)
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