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Farsighted
Steven Johnson
3.56 (1990 Reviews)
Psychology
Business
Leadership
Panoramica
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In "Farsighted," Steven Johnson reveals how we make life's biggest decisions. Featured in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal, this book's full-spectrum approach - mapping, predicting, deciding - has transformed strategic thinking from military operations to environmental planning. What crucial decision are you facing right now?

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The Decision Lens: Navigating Life's Most Consequential Choices

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When Navy SEALs stormed Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011, the world celebrated a daring 40-minute raid. But the true marvel was invisible: nine months of meticulous deliberation that transformed uncertain intelligence into decisive action. This process - not just the outcome - exemplifies what makes consequential decisions successful. Whether we're confronting climate change, considering career moves, or planning cities, the quality of our decision-making process shapes both personal lives and civilization's trajectory. Complex decisions challenge us uniquely: they involve multiple interacting variables, require full-spectrum analysis across different frames of reference, force us to predict uncertain futures, and remain vulnerable to our cognitive biases. Unlike choosing breakfast cereal, these decisions demand multidisciplinary thinking - shifting between forensic evidence, legal precedent, and human psychology when serving on a jury, rather than retreating to simplistic assessments. The decisions that matter most aren't just about picking between obvious options - they're about seeing possibilities others miss entirely.

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Blind Spots and Hidden Possibilities: The Cost of Limited Vision

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The Wisdom of Diverse Voices

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The Predictive Mind: Seeing Beyond the Present

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Simulating Futures: The Power of Rehearsal

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From Analysis to Choice: Making the Decision

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Deciding for Tomorrow: Our Collective Future

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