Learning · Article or course
Think Again
Book on the power of rethinking, unlearning, and questioning assumptions.
Think Again by organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores the cognitive skills of rethinking and unlearning. It investigates why people cling to outdated convictions, how intelligence can sometimes blind us to our own flaws, and how to embrace intellectual humility. The book offers evidence-based strategies to open other people's minds and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
What it's for
- Challenge personal biases and reconsider long-held beliefs
- Navigate charged arguments and persuade others without hostility
- Build a learning culture that rewards intellectual humility at work or school
Features
- Research-backed analysis of why people resist unlearning
- Techniques for approaching disagreements with curiosity rather than defensiveness
- Real-world case studies on persuasion and cognitive flexibility
- Companion discussion guide for teams and reading groups
- Online assessment quiz to measure rethinking tendencies
Pricing
Paid. Book purchase via retailers; companion quiz and discussion guide are free
Details
- Type
- Article or course
- Category
- Learning
- Topic
- Books
- Open source
- No
- Platforms
- other
- For
- Professionals, leaders, educators, and anyone wanting to improve their critical thinking skills.
- Alternative to
- Thinking, Fast and Slow
- Tags
- psychology, critical thinking, books, mindset, decision making
Why it was saved
- @drjustinsung: Provides practical insights on embracing intellectual humility and recognizing when our convictions are clouded by personal biases.
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