Rationality by Steven Pinker Summary
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In "Rationality," Steven Pinker tackles our mind's biggest paradox: why humans capable of logic remain stubbornly irrational. Praised by Columbia's Andrew Gelman for its accessible approach to Bayesian reasoning, this 2021 bestseller reveals why rationality isn't just academic - it's our civilization's most crucial survival skill.
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The Rationality Paradox: Why Critical Thinking Matters Now More Than Ever
In an era of unprecedented scientific achievement - where we've dated the universe's origin, decoded life's secrets, and developed COVID vaccines in record time - our public discourse paradoxically drowns in conspiracy theories and "post-truth" rhetoric. Why does irrationality flourish when we have more knowledge than ever? This paradox sits at the heart of "Rationality," which arrives as both diagnosis and potential cure for our epistemic crisis. While we've used reason to extend human lifespans from thirty to over seventy years and reduce extreme poverty from ninety to less than nine percent of humanity, we still struggle with simple reasoning problems. Consider the bat and ball puzzle: "A bat and ball cost $110 total. The bat costs $100 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?" If you immediately thought $10, you're wrong - that would make the total $120. The correct answer is $5. Such cognitive illusions don't indicate broken reasoning but reveal how our minds prioritize socially useful interpretations over mathematical precision - much like visual illusions show how our visual system optimizes for real-world accuracy rather than technical precision.
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a 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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