How the Many Sides to Every Story Shape Our Reality
by Hector MacDonald
Recommended by Adam Grant and George Raveling
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Politics.
For fans of Nudge, Sway, and The Art of Thinking Clearly, a fascinating dive into the many ways in which "competing truths" shape our opinions, behaviors, and beliefs.We like to think that there is a clear distinction between true and false. The reality is far murkier.Hector Macdonald has spent much of his career exploring the ways that two complet...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Sociology, Most Recommended Books, and Politics.
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Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist; Wharton professor
“My list of the 20 most exciting books that debut in 2018 spanning timing to culture, grit to health, and hate to truth.”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 28 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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