{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F370e062a-a390-41dc-896d-50333218d09a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Brain Blunders by Peter Hollins\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/370e062a-a390-41dc-896d-50333218d09a\"></iframe>","title":"Brain Blunders by Peter Hollins","description":"<p>Brain Blunders: Uncover Everyday Illusions and Fallacies, Defeat Your Flawed Thinking Habits, And Think Smarter (Or Just Less Stupidly) By: &nbsp;Peter Hollins</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.audible.com/pd/B07SZHCF9S/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-155014&amp;ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_155014_pd_us\">Now on Audible</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We defy common sense and good judgment on a daily basis. Learn to tame your stupid brain.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>We reason poorly, think incorrectly, and overlook the truth every single day. We can't be perfect, but at least we can be a little less wrong from time to time.</p>\n<p>Cure your mental glitches, blind spots, and errors in reasoning and logic.</p>\n<p>Brain Blunders is a book that will get you to think about how you think. You are not so smart; in fact, humans are not so smart! This book is equal parts entertainment, neuroscience textbook, and field guide to better living. Written in an easy and humorous manner, discover the origins of the irrationalities you see all around you.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Take a deep look into the roots of illogical and rash decisions \u2013 how they form, and how they persist in our lives. Get your fill of understanding human psychology and the peculiar choices we all make from time to time. We all recognize our big blunders, but it\u2019s the subconscious ones that define us.</p>\n<p>Develop clarity of thought and see the patterns of human error.</p>\n<p>Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.</p>\n<p>Discover your brain\u2019s subtle tricks and everyday illusions.</p>\n<p>\u2022Why our concept of free will is illusory at best.</p>\n<p>\u2022The roots of superstitious and magical thinking.</p>\n<p>\u2022How advertisers are so effective at emptying our wallets.</p>\n<p>\u2022How our memories are both incredible and horrific at the same time.</p>\n<p>\u2022Why we are pretty sure we\u2019re above average in things we\u2019re terrible at.</p>\n<p>\u2022The real reason that we see animals in clouds and faces in toast.</p>\n<p>#brainblunders #peterhollins #positivepsychology #russellnewton #newtonmg</p>\n\n--- \n\nThis episode is sponsored by \n\u00b7 Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  <a href=\"https://anchor.fm/s/a2df820/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp\">https://anchor.fm/app</a>\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voiceoverwork/message","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5ef9165c-beaf-459e-b24b-2c58522a40a2/1607848-1583795054230-149d6f803b1df.jpg"}