{"product_id":"intelligence-trap-by-david-robson-premium-books","title":"INTELLIGENCE TRAP by David Robson [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b7bd82-4f8c-8324-b8c9-66ccfd7808de-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"98945d6b-37a1-469d-88df-62a5dd2b819b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"64st43\" data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eThe Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes\u003c\/em\u003e is a nonfiction psychology book by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Robson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that explores why highly intelligent people can still make poor decisions and fall for biases. Drawing on research from psychology and behavioral science, Robson explains how traits such as overconfidence, ego, and rigid thinking can cause intelligent individuals to ignore evidence, cling to false beliefs, or make irrational choices. The book introduces the concept of \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e“dysrationalia,”\u003c\/strong\u003e where people with high IQs fail to think rationally in real-life situations. Through historical examples, scientific studies, and practical advice, Robson shows how developing \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eintellectual humility, open-mindedness, and reflective thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e can help people avoid these mental traps. The book ultimately argues that wisdom and good judgment depend not just on intelligence, but also on how people \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003euse and manage their thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pvt8pz\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1770\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDavid Robson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a British science journalist and author known for writing about psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior. He studied mathematics at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUniversity of Cambridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and later became a journalist and editor at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Robson’s work focuses on how scientific discoveries about the mind can improve everyday decision-making and well-being. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eThe Intelligence Trap\u003c\/em\u003e, he has written other popular science books exploring the power of mindset, rational thinking, and the science of wisdom, making complex psychological ideas accessible to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45712654172346,"sku":"380H5W9HD-New","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/it_34ae4b0f-b9d2-4a3d-99e2-50f04526b0cb.jpg?v=1773732173","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/intelligence-trap-by-david-robson-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}