Everything in nature evolves by trial and error. We cannot avoid this fundamental method of natural evolution, but our human advantage is that we can think about and learn from the errors before trying again.

Trial, Error, and Success helps boost that advantage with 10 insights into realistic knowledge, thinking, and emotional intelligence

The authors use real-life examples to show how successful thinking avoids overgeneralization traps-the key trick is to focus on the differences between a new circumstance and existing knowledge. You'll discover

* How the right thinking about a new circumstance creates new knowledge by alternating sharp analyses and broad analogies.

* How to use this knowledge to grasp both the risks and the benefits of the new circumstance and to make the best decisions.

* How to reduce personal risk and maximize benefits by collective applications of the trial-and-error method.

It becomes obvious why machine learning and automatic actions cannot replace human intelligence and decision making!

Everything in nature evolves by trial and error. We cannot avoid this fundamental method of natural evolution, but our human advantage is that we can think about and learn from the errors before trying again.

Trial, Error, and Success helps boost that advantage with 10 insights into realistic knowledge, thinking, and emotional intelligence

The authors use real-life examples to show how successful thinking avoids overgeneralization traps-the key trick is to focus on the differences between a new circumstance and existing knowledge. You'll discover

•         How the right thinking about a new circumstance creates new knowledge by alternating sharp analyses and broad analogies.

•         How to use this knowledge to grasp both the risks and the benefits of the new circumstance and to make the best decisions.

•         How to reduce personal risk and maximize benefits by collective applications of the trial-and-error method.

It becomes obvious why machine learning and automatic actions cannot replace human intelligence and decision making!

Introduction: Why Switch from Proven Science to Trial and Error? 

A.  The Knowledge Level

1. Laws of Science and Math Are Overgeneralization Traps

2. No Process Can Avoid Unpredictable Events

3. More of the Same Works in Stable Conditions

4. Differences Are the Key When the Conditions Change

B. The Intelligence Level

5. Think by Analyzing Differences before Generalizing Similarities

6. Learn from Others but Use the Knowledge Prudently

7. Think about Risk and Benefit to Make Free-Will Decisions

C. The Emotional-Intelligence Level

8. Minimize Risk and Maximize Opportunities by Working in Holistic Teams

9. Build Teams on the Platform of Emotions

10. Utilize Brain Plasticity to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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