The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal Summary
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In "The Quick Fix," Jesse Singal masterfully debunks trendy psychology fads - from self-esteem movements to implicit bias tests - that promise simple solutions to complex social problems. Why are educators increasingly skeptical of these appealing but unproven theories reshaping our schools and society?
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When Simple Solutions Seduce Us: The Real Psychology Behind America's Favorite Fixes
A California legislator with anger management issues once convinced an entire state that boosting self-esteem could end crime, poverty, and teen pregnancy. A Princeton professor warned America about a coming wave of remorseless "superpredators" that never materialized. A Harvard researcher's two-minute "power pose" became a cultural phenomenon despite resting on statistical quicksand. These aren't isolated mistakes-they're symptoms of how half-baked psychological ideas become national obsessions, shaping everything from classroom policies to military spending. What makes us fall so hard for these appealing but scientifically shaky concepts? And what happens when institutions bet billions on research that can't withstand scrutiny?
The Self-Esteem Mirage: How California Sold America a Lie
The Superpredator That Never Was: When Fear Trumps Data
Power Posing and the TED Talk Effect: When Popularity Exceeds Proof
The Military's Half-Billion-Dollar Gamble on Positive Thinking
Grit: The Character Trait That Explains Everything (Except When It Doesn't)
Beyond Quick Fixes: What Actually Works
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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