Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2013273
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Maria Konnikova's Mastermind delves into how individuals can improve their thinking and problem-solving skills by employing the techniques of Sherlock Holmes. The book highlights the importance of mindfulness, observation, and rational thinking to enhance cognitive functions and make better decisions in daily life.
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Maria Konnikova's Mastermind receives praise for its engaging blend of psychology and insights drawn from Sherlock Holmes. Readers appreciate the practical applications for improving mindfulness and cognitive skills. Some feel that it overextends certain analogies or lacks depth in more complex psychological theories. Overall, it’s seen as a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes?
Readers who enjoy Mastermind by Maria Konnikova are fans of psychology, critical thinking, and Sherlock Holmes. They appreciate books like Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow and Malcolm Gladwell's Blink. These readers seek to understand how our minds work and how this knowledge can enhance problem-solving skills.
8,191 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Maria Konnikova uses her background in psychology to explore how one can sharpen their observational skills and reasoning abilities, drawing parallels to the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
The book emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and critical thinking, arguing that anyone can train their mind to think more like Sherlock Holmes with practice and discipline.
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Konnikova's work blends literary analysis, psychology, and neuroscience to provide readers with tools to enhance their mental acuity in everyday life.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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