Being Wrong Adventures in the Margin of Error
Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn Schulz is a thought-provoking exploration of human fallibility, published by Harper Collins on January 4, 2011. This reprint edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the reasons behind our strong inclination to believe we are right, examining the psychological aspects of error and the impact it has on our lives.
Readers will find a rich discussion that draws on a diverse array of thinkers, including Augustine, Darwin, and Freud, to illustrate how mistakes can reshape our perspectives and relationships. Schulz presents error not merely as a flaw but as an opportunity for growth and understanding. The book invites reflection on the nature of certainty and the value of acknowledging our missteps, making it a significant contribution to the field of psychology.
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To err is human. Yet most of us go through life assuming (and sometimes insisting) that we are right about nearly everything, from the origins of the universe to how to load the dishwasher. In Being Wrong, journalist Kathryn Schulz explores why we find it so gratifying to be right and so maddening to be mistaken. Drawing on thinkers as varied as Augustine, Darwin, Freud, Gertrude Stein, Alan Greenspan, and Groucho Marx, she shows that error is both a given and a gift—one that can transform our worldviews, our relationships, and ourselves.
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