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Think! (Abridged): Why Crucial Decisions Can't Be Made in the Blink of an Eye Audiobook
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Outraged by the downward spiral of intellect and culture, Michael LeGault offers the flip side of Malcolm Gladwell's bestselling phenomenon, Blink, which theorized that our best decision-making is done on impulse, without factual knowledge or critical analysis. If bestselling books are advising us to not think, LeGault argues, it comes as no surprise that sharp, incisive reasoning has become a lost art in the daily life of people everywhere.
Somewhere along the line, the Age of Reason morphed into the Age of Emotion; this systemic erosion is costing time, money, jobs, and lives in the twenty-first century, leading to less fulfilment and growing dysfunction. LeGault provides a bold, controversial, and objective analysis of the causes and solutions for some of the biggest problems facing Western culture in the 21st century. From the over- load of reality TV shows and gossip magazines that have rendered curiosity of the mind and spirit obsolete to permissive parenting and low standards that have caused an academic crisis among our children, LeGault looks at all aspects of modern lives and points to how and where it all went wrong.
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"Love the blatant, extremely honest, and dead-on argument against the widely popular book, BLINK. This book is just about plain ol' thinking and using our brain like we are SUPPOSED to use it. Not just on a whim and full of emotions like the book Blink suggests. "
— Eddie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[For] those concerned about America losing touch with its intellectual traditions…Think! could not have emerged at a better time.”
— Washington Times
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" I was trying to give it 2.5 stars. He has some good ideas, but he is repetitive and I hate that and his arrogance comes through in his writing. I think that most of the facts he presented are true. He spends the first 1/3 of the book talking about the factors that are "dumbing down" the youth of today. The second third of the book highlights great thinkers of the past which was very interesting. The final third I had to browse because the book was due back to the library, but it was hints/suggestions of how to improve our children's thinking skills. "
— Marci, 2/15/2014 -
" Good, but had a lot of political messages (the non-existence of global warming, the craziness of feminists and environmentalists, etc.) that got annoying. "
— Dave, 2/11/2014 -
" I couldn't stand to listen to this whole book. He was sooo long winded. However, there were a few very compelling arguments (ie: ADHD, feminism, self-esteem) that I thought were very enlightening. "
— Angie, 2/8/2014 -
" Loved it, because it appeals to my intellectual side that believes in rational decision-making. "
— Yukie, 2/3/2014 -
" After reading Blink, I had to read this too.. "
— Bill, 1/15/2014 -
" A defense of reason and logical thought. A must read if you've read "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell "
— Dave, 1/14/2014 -
" wanted to read Blink but after this, i THINK that would be a waste of time. Some excellent points. "
— Debbie, 1/14/2014 -
" I spoke to the author after he delivered a presentaiton on this and I had read the book. He makes a convinging argument opposing Gladwells theory in Blink. An interesting read and worth the effort. "
— Jvpritc, 12/26/2013 -
" Great book! I loved it! It says some much about the time we live in. "
— David, 12/23/2013 -
" This book is a little bit like Malcolm Gladwell's book Blink. The difference is that Blink is about intuitive thinking and Think is about critical thinking. It was fairly good, but I don't agree with everything that he says. It is also very similar to The Closing of the American Mind by Allen Bloom. "
— Suz, 12/22/2013 -
" Love the blatant, extremely honest, and dead-on argument against the widely popular book, BLINK. This book is just about plain ol' thinking and using our brain like we are SUPPOSED to use it. Not just on a whim and full of emotions like the book Blink suggests. "
— Eddie, 12/20/2013 -
" He provides excellent arguments as to why critical thinking skills are slipping in this country and how we can return to greatness through better education. This was written in direct contrast to "Blink," but overall was a very well-written book. "
— Katie, 12/11/2013 -
" My follow-up read to Blink. Certainly a great combo to balance out the two books. Found this one more to my taste and certainly more scientifically grounded. Either way, if you read one you should read the other. "
— Steve, 4/14/2013 -
" this is a befitting answer to blink! (which BTW i did not agree with entirely). riveting analysis of the lack of logical thinking and mental laziness that abounds in the world in general and america in particular. "
— Mugo, 2/18/2013 -
" Could have been shorter. Interesting thought on where the american society is heading. "
— Claudia, 12/1/2012 -
" Blink! was much more thought provoking - I do not recommend this book! "
— Jennifer, 10/4/2012 -
" This was a fantastic book. I would recommend it to anyone who is concerned by the direction society is taking. "
— Josh, 4/10/2012 -
" Yep, makes you think. Hard! "
— Bella, 1/4/2012 -
" This book provides an entertaining and stimulating analysis of the relationship between culture and critical thinking. The author's carefully crafted chapters are a true tribute to the complexities of the human mind. "
— Michelle, 12/6/2010 -
" Could have been shorter. Interesting thought on where the american society is heading. "
— Claudia, 4/28/2010 -
" This is about how crucial decisions can't be made that quickly, in that you have to think before you make them, which would be the opposite of just following your gut. "
— Armen, 10/5/2009 -
" this is a befitting answer to blink! (which BTW i did not agree with entirely). riveting analysis of the lack of logical thinking and mental laziness that abounds in the world in general and america in particular. "
— Mugo, 8/13/2009 -
" For all you people that read and actually liked "Blink", by Malcolm Gladwell, think again after you read this! Its a good read to read/ discuss with Blink - which I found irrational - to say the least. "
— Dave, 6/24/2009 -
" This was a fantastic book. I would recommend it to anyone who is concerned by the direction society is taking. "
— Josh, 4/23/2009 -
" wanted to read Blink but after this, i THINK that would be a waste of time. Some excellent points. "
— Debbie, 12/30/2008 -
" Excellent book. LeGault has challenged me to think more clearly and critically, and that is a good thing. "
— Joe, 12/29/2008
About Michael R. LeGault
Michael R. LeGault is an award-winning editor and writer and a former columnist for the Washington Times. His reviews, opinion columns, and features have appeared in newspapers, journals, and magazines across North America. An American citizen based in Toronto, he has worked for and been a consultant to major US companies on health, safety, environmental, and quality issues. He received his BS from the University of Michigan and his MS from the University of Miami, Florida. LeGault is currently an editor at the National Post. He and his wife, Anneli, have two children.