Maria Konnikova: How to think like Sherlock Holmes

Amy Alkon's Advice Goddess Radio: "Nerd Your Way To A Better Life!" with the best brains in science.

This is a "Best Of" replay for the holidays. This is a fascinating show on the difference between seeing and actually observing, and many of the other habits and practices of Sherlock Holmes. 

Science writer and psychologist Dr. Maria Konnikova draws on 21st century neuroscience and psychology to show how we can employ Holmes’ thought processes to unlock our own capacities for ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction in order to see more, live more rationally, and, in turn live smarter. 

Her book we discuss: Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes

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