Farsighted by Steven Johnson Summary
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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
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.
Blind Spots and Hidden Possibilities: The Cost of Limited Vision
The Wisdom of Diverse Voices
The Predictive Mind: Seeing Beyond the Present
Simulating Futures: The Power of Rehearsal
From Analysis to Choice: Making the Decision
Deciding for Tomorrow: Our Collective Future
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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