The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli

The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli is a recipe for good decision-making. Through simple and accessible techniques, Dobelli demystifies the world of cognitive biases and gives readers the tools they need to make clear, well-reasoned decisions every time.

The book is organized into sections that cover the psychology of thought and learning, cognitive biases, logical traps and cognitive shortcuts, decision-making, creativity, and more. Dobelli emphasizes the importance of learning how our brains work and the limits of our knowledge in order to understand how we can make better decisions. He identifies 99 common and well-studied cognitive biases, such as the sunk cost fallacy and hindsight bias, and explains how they can affect our beliefs and decisions.

Throughout the book, Dobelli lays out concrete, practical steps readers can take to reduce the risk of being fooled by our own mental mistakes. He explains the importance of expecting and adapting to sudden changes, of gathering data and evidence in decision-making, and of relying on our intuition or understanding in certain situations.

In the section dedicated to creativity, Dobelli emphasizes the importance of experimentation, failure, and collaboration in creative projects. He encourages readers to identify the problems they want to solve, build up the wisdom to solve them, and practice networking in order to get more specialized advice.

On the whole, The Art of Thinking Clearly is an engaging and comprehensive guide to the science of decision-making. Dobelli offers straightforward advice that is useful in any context, without over-complicating the material he covers. Readers of all levels can find plenty of value in Dobelli’s thoughtful and pragmatic approach.

Overall, The Art of Thinking Clearly is an enlightening and accessible guide for anyone who wants to make better informed decisions, avoid mental traps, and think more creatively. With clear, concise advice and plentiful examples, Dobelli has written a book for readers of all levels which is sure to provide value for years to come.