How to be smart without being dumb


	How to be smart without being dumb

egoldstein

7-8-2006 10:53 AM

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smart, interesting, psychology, logic

egoldstein says:

This is a very interesting article about intelligence, psychology, peer pressure and decision making. Particular focus is placed on how/why smart people often do dumb things.

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7-8-2006 11:08 AM

hpadkisson

This is a great essay - I like Scott Berkun a lot but had not previously read this. This is one of those things that warrents periodic re-reading. At least for me.

7-8-2006 1:14 PM

adamc

I've just started "The Art of Project Management". Good stuff.

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