The release date for the English version of 'Think Like a Freak' by
Steven D. Levitt is May 2014. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
Freakonomics, the New York Times #1 book that exposed the dark side of almost everything, altered our perspective on the world. Then followed the award-winning podcast, SuperFreakonomics, and a documentary film.
Now, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most groundbreaking book to date, Think Like a Freak. By using their distinctive style of engrossing narrative and nonconformist analysis, they allow us to peek inside their minds and impart to everyone the ability to think a little more logically, creatively, and productively—that is, like a Freak.
Whether you're interested in little lifehacks or large-scale global changes, Levitt and Dubner provide a roadmap for a whole new approach to problem-solving. As usual, there are no taboo subjects. They cover everything from politics to sports to business and charity, all aimed at rewiring your brain. You'll discover along the journey the techniques used by a Japanese hot-dog eater champion, the rationale behind the ingestion of a deadly bacterium by an Australian doctor, and the reason behind the deliberate use of Nigerian e-mail fraudsters.
Among the actions to adopt a Freak mentality are:
First, store your moral compass away. Once you've made a decision about how to handle a situation, it might be difficult to see it clearly.
Acknowledge your ignorance: Without acknowledging what you do not know, acquiring the necessary knowledge will be almost difficult.
Consider thinking like a toddler; this can help you ask better questions and generate better ideas.
Learn all there is to know about incentives—for better or worse, they control our world.
It's important to learn how to convince others who are resistant to your arguments, since having the truth always doesn't win out.
Recognise the benefits of giving up because if you don't want to give up on today's failure, you won't be able to tackle tomorrow's issue.
Evidently, Levitt and Dubner have unique perspectives on the world. Now it's your turn. Such avant-garde intellectuals have never been so illuminating—or entertaining to read—before.