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內容簡介 一本獨一無二的決策指南,修正慣常的認知偏誤和並從故事中提取智慧,幫助你做出更聰明的決定。這本書是一個互動遊戲,讓你以全新的方式了解自己,邀請你踏上自我發現的有趣旅程。本書從認知偏誤的科學中汲取靈感,Ask This Book a Question將幫助你獲得所需的見解,讓你充滿信心地面對每一個決策。我們每個人都會不自覺地採取這些心理捷徑,而這本書將向你展示這些偏誤如何影響我們日常生活的各個方面——從我們如何感知時間,到周圍人如何影響我們,再到我們傾向於記住奇怪的事物而非熟悉的事物。當你用不同的視角來看待你的問題時,你會驚訝於自己的答案有多麼清晰。從一個問題開始,跟隨書中的啟發性視覺和圖表,發現你在書中的旅程。探索多條路徑,了解認知偏誤如何既能鋭化你的判斷,也能誤導你:‧我現在想要什麼? 考慮新奇吸引力和過度刺激如何消耗你的注意力和資源。‧我喝太多酒嗎? 認識到限制偏誤在你追求健康過程中的角色。‧如何找到我的另一半? 揭示根本歸因錯誤的兩面性,深化人際關係並處理衝突。‧我花太多錢了嗎? 了解心理帳戶如何影響你的財務決策,並發現有意識的消費力量。‧我應該辭職嗎? 面對沉沒成本效應,幫助你在考慮轉行時找到勇氣。‧如何變得更快樂? 通過發現時間零碎的快樂,利用數額效應重新掌握你的休閒時光。‧如何變得幸運? 深思目的、意義與幸福的大問題,並探索樂觀偏誤。這不僅是一本一次性閱讀的書,而是一本像智慧老朋友一樣的書。隨時將它放在身邊,當你遇到困難或發現自己陷入認知偏誤時,翻開它尋求指引。隨著時間的推移,書中的洞察和教訓將深入人心,使你能夠做出更加有意識和自覺的選擇。A one-of-a-kind guide to smarter decision-making based in the science of cognitive bias and the wisdom of storytellingThis book is an interactive game that empowers you to understand yourself in a new way, inviting you on a playful journey of self-discovery. Drawing from the science of cognitive bias, Ask This Book a Question will help you gain the insight you need to approach any decision with confidence. We all take these mental shortcuts, and this book with show you how they influence all aspects of our daily lives, from the way we perceive time, to how the people around us influence us, to our tendency to remember the bizarre over the familiar. When you view your questions in a different light, you’ll be surprised by how clear your answers become.Start with a question and follow it through thought-provoking visuals and charts to find your journey through the book. Discover a multitude of paths to learn how cognitive biases can either sharpen your judgment or lead you astray:What do I want right now? Consider how the Appeal to Novelty and overstimulation might be draining your attention and resources.Am I drinking too much? Recognize the role of Restraint Bias in your quest for well-being.How do I find my person? Uncover both sides of the Fundamental Attribution Error to deepen connections and navigate conflict with others.Am I spending too much money? Understand how Mental Accounting affects your financial decisions and discover the power of intentional spending.Should I quit my job? Confront the Sunk-Cost Effect to find courage when considering a career change.How can I become happier? Reclaim your leisure hours by finding joy in time confetti, with the Denomination Effect.How do I become lucky? Mull over the big questions of purpose, meaning, and happiness, as you explore Optimism Bias.More than just a one-time read, treat this book like a wise old friend. Keep it close at hand as a trusted reference, turning to the prompts when you get stuck or recognize a cognitive bias at play. Over time, the insights and lessons within these pages will become deeply ingrained, empowering you to make more intentional, self-aware choices.If you’re ready to unravel the magic of your own mind, understand the patterns they form, and create a narrative uniquely your own, Ask This Book a Question is your essential guide. Dive in and start exploring today – your future self will thank you!