Overview
An original and entertaining look at how we can use our brains to their full potential
No fictional character is more renowned for his extraordinary powers of mind than Sherlock Holmes. But what exactly is it that sets him apart as a detective of the highest order, and can we harness his genius?
In Mastermind, psychologist Maria Konnikova shows us how we can all channel Holmes''s famous powers of deduction, observation, memory and imagination. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, Konnikova unpacks the mental strategies that can help sharpen our perceptions, improve our logic and enhance our creative powers. Mastermind is a remarkable and entertaining guide to upgrading the mind.
- | Author: Maria Konnikova
- | Publisher: Canongate Books
- | Publication Date: Feb 06, 2014
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9780857867278
- | ISBN-10: 085786727X
