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ISBN: 9781586217198

Publication Year: 2005

Format: Compact Disc

Language: English

Book Title: Blink : the Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Author: Malcolm Gladwell

Publisher: Little Brown & Company

Genre: Self-Help, Psychology, Business & Economics

Topic: Communication & Social Skills, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, General, Social Psychology

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The landmark book that has revolutionized the way we understand leadership and decision making -- from #1 bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell. In his breakthrough bestseller The Tipping Point , Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink , he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant--in the blink of an eye--that actually aren't as simple as they seem. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work--in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others? In Blink we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a marriage will last, based on a few minutes of observing a couple; the tennis coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket even makes contact with the ball; the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. Here, too, are great failures of "blink" the election of Warren Harding; "New Coke"; and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. Blink reveals that great decision makers aren't those who process the most information or spend the most time deliberating, but those who have perfected the art of "thin-slicing"--filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables.

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Blink : the Power of Thinking Without Thinking

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by bat(man)
Apr 06, 2016Top favorable review
A little repetitive.
It has got some great information and insight, but it does drone on and repeats itself often just to "make sure" you understand how it all ties together.
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by theestatepreserve
Nov 28, 2008
Good, Not Great, Book about Culture and Intuition
In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell offers his account of humanity's seemingly instantaneous judgment in critical situations. The book features a series of fascinating anecdotal case studies, skilled interweavings of psychological experiments, explanations, and unexpected connections which have become part of Gladwell's writing style since Tipping Point. At the outset of Blink, he illustrates how incredibly complex decisions are often made in the matter of seconds: experts on Greek art, who had no vested interest in judging a rare 6th-century sculpture of a youth as authentic, sensed immediately that it was fake. But Gladwell points out that if expertise, or mere accumulated experiences sufficed, humans could unerringly trust these decisions made as rapidly as the blink of an eye, but, as he ... In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell offers his account of humanity's seemingly instantaneous judgment in critical situations. The book features a series of fascinating anecdotal case studies, skilled interweavings of psychological experiments, explanations, and unexpected connections which have become part of Gladwell's writing style since Tipping Point. At the outset of Blink, he illustrates how incredibly complex decisions are often made in the matter of seconds: experts on Greek art, who had no vested interest in judging a rare 6th-century sculpture of a youth as authentic, sensed immediately that it was fake. But Gladwell points out that if expertise, or mere accumulated experiences sufficed, humans could unerringly trust these decisions made as rapidly as the blink of an eye, but, as he illustrates through several counterpuntal stories, such blinks can also be deceptive. It should be noted that he seems to stretch some of his examples to conform to his blink-of-an-eye theory. Gladwell is an impressive synthesizer and is, in that sense, a model for both teachers and students. Because of his skills as a journalist, the book is accurate and informative -- complete with numerous anecdotes. Blink is a satisfying and informative read, but not as scholarly as some might have you believe.
by sydmayapop
Sep 22, 2005
Thin slicing and other Jedi mind tricks
You don’t need to read this review. You’ve already made up your mind about the book Blink. You’ve received enough inputs from sources that you trust or don’t trust that your subconscious has already decided whether or not Blink is a good book. If this review agrees with your subconscious, you’ll agree with the review. If this review disagrees with your subconscious, you will attribute my opinions on this book to my incompetence. Why and how did you come to make such a hasty judgement on this book ? “Blink” seeks to answer those questions. In this latest book, Gladwell (of “Tipping Point” fame) explores “thin slicing”, the theory that we only need a tiny bit of information or exposure to something to make a decision. The genius of Gladwell is that he examines how common people use ... You don’t need to read this review. You’ve already made up your mind about the book Blink. You’ve received enough inputs from sources that you trust or don’t trust that your subconscious has already decided whether or not Blink is a good book. If this review agrees with your subconscious, you’ll agree with the review. If this review disagrees with your subconscious, you will attribute my opinions on this book to my incompetence. Why and how did you come to make such a hasty judgement on this book ? “Blink” seeks to answer those questions. In this latest book, Gladwell (of “Tipping Point” fame) explores “thin slicing”, the theory that we only need a tiny bit of information or exposure to something to make a decision. The genius of Gladwell is that he examines how common people use thin slicing, usually unaware of the fact that they are thin slicing, and that he also examines subject matter experts using thin slicing to practice their chosen art with remarkable accuracy. Some examples of common people unknowingly thin slicing include speed daters who make remarkably sound choices about dating partners and police officers who, in “Matrix” like fashion, slow down time in the heat of a gunfight to make amazing decisions. Great examples of experts who practice thin slicing include the ability of a marriage counselor to determine whether a marriage will succeed or fail with 95% accuracy….based on 30 seconds of conversation between spouses. It’s a fascinating book that has the potential to change the way you think about your own thoughts and interpret the actions and reactions of those you interact with.
by berecruited
Sep 22, 2005
Malcom Gladwell's Blink is a fast, excellent read
"Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking" is Malcom Gladwell's challenge for readers and society to follow intuition and glance. Gladwell cleverly and powerfully outlines the power of snap judgments - the key, as he puts it, is to analyze behaviors and situations using "thin slices" and "adaptive unconsciousness". The struggle is simple and prevalent in business, life, relationships etc - simply put, people tend to over analyze and over think. Though this is a natural inclination, it is dangerous and time-consuming. Gladwell challenges us to act differently - but training ourselves and our surrounding to quickly adapt and interpret. But unlike most self-help books, Gladwell doesn't begin and end with a challenge - he walks readers through the need, the solution, etc - all in a ... "Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking" is Malcom Gladwell's challenge for readers and society to follow intuition and glance. Gladwell cleverly and powerfully outlines the power of snap judgments - the key, as he puts it, is to analyze behaviors and situations using "thin slices" and "adaptive unconsciousness". The struggle is simple and prevalent in business, life, relationships etc - simply put, people tend to over analyze and over think. Though this is a natural inclination, it is dangerous and time-consuming. Gladwell challenges us to act differently - but training ourselves and our surrounding to quickly adapt and interpret. But unlike most self-help books, Gladwell doesn't begin and end with a challenge - he walks readers through the need, the solution, etc - all in a thoughtful, well-developed manner. I encourage readers not to form an opinion of the book based on the first chapter - which is slow and underdeveloped. The fundamental trouble with Gladwell's book (though I quite enjoyed it and found it quite powerful) is that, like all similar books, must be taken for what its worth. While its dangerous to always overthink - its equally dangerous to always rely on the adaptive unconscious. The true answer lays somewhere between the two extremes - Gladwell does a fine job allowing you to arrive there and I believe that is the goal he set out to achieve. Also recommended: The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book by Patrick Lencioni
by susansmith2058
Feb 22, 2009
Should be required reading for all people. Amazing!!
I love the pure science of this book. I have observed much of what the book talks about in my 22 year law enforcement career. I have also watched the media desensitize Americans toward whatever it is they choose. Not only the news media, but television as a whole. What was once taboo, (sex, homosexuality, unwed mothers, vulgarity, women in positions of power, etc.) is poured on anyone who watches. America is "primed" by the media. If you like this book, get "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker and see how it works. I bought "Blink" and "The Gift of Fear" after attending a conference where Janine Driver spoke on body language and suggested these books.I love the pure science of this book. I have observed much of what the book talks about in my 22 year law enforcement career. I have also watched the media desensitize Americans toward whatever it is they choose. Not only the news media, but television as a whole. What was once taboo, (sex, homosexuality, unwed mothers, vulgarity, women in positions of power, etc.) is poured on anyone who watches. America is "primed" by the media. If you like this book, get "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker and see how it works. I bought "Blink" and "The Gift of Fear" after attending a conference where Janine Driver spoke on body language and suggested these books.

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