A fascinating and enjoyable investigation of what intelligence is and isn't, by one of the most exciting new voices in science writing. This thought-provoking and brilliantly researched guide to achieving true wisdom shows us how to be smarter--and how to protect ourselves from the cleverest fools.--Gaia Vance, author of Adventures in the Anthropocene

Essential reading for anyone who wants to think more clearly.--Rolf Dobelli, author of The Art of Thinking Clearly

Clearly, we need to find new and better ways to teach critical thinking and measure good judgement. Reading David Robson's book would be a good place to start.--Emily Bobrow "Wall Street Journal"

Impressively accessible, with engaging storytelling, depth of discussion, and counterintuitive conclusions.--Aron K. Barbey "Science"

I loved The Intelligence Trap. As fun to read as it is fascinating, it celebrates the power of humility and curiosity. Everyone, especially intelligent people, should read this brilliant and important book.--Anna Rosling Rönnlund, coauthor of Factfulness

The Intelligence Trap is a ceaselessly fascinating book written by one of our most consistently superb science writers. Its counter-intuitive argument, that intelligence is no inoculation against wrongness, explains so much about the fractious and baffling times in which we live.--Will Storr, author of Selfie

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Pub date: 2021-02-16

Length: 336 pages