Eyes wide open
Subtitle: how to make smart decisions in a confusing world
By: Noreena Hertz
Edition: First U.S. edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780062268617
Subjects: Choice (Psychology); Decision making
Other titles: How to make smart decisions in a confusing world
Description: Offers advice for becoming a competent, empowered decision-maker, citing recent research to suggest ways of making sound choices in spite of emotions and habits that tend to hinder judgment.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: This decision will change your life.  Step 1. Get to grips with a world in hyper-drive; title: Keep your eyes wide open.  Step 2. See the tiger and the snake; title: Step 3. Don't be scared of the nacirema; title: Become your own custodian of truth.  Step 4. Ditch deference and challenge experts; title: Step 5. Learn from shepherds and shop assistants; title: Go digital ... with caution.  Step 6. Co-create and listen in; title: Step 7. Scrutinise sock puppets and screen your sources; title: Develop your survival skills.  Step 8. Overcome your math anxiety; title: Step 9. Monitor your emotional thermostat; title: Shake things up.  Step 10. Embrace dissent and encourage difference.