Books like Don't Believe Everything You Think

A clarifying plunge into the quirks of human cognition that will forever change how you trust your own mind. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Don't Believe Everything You Think.

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01
How we know what isn't so
Thomas Gilovich
A clarifying exploration of human fallibility that dismantles the comforting illusions of false belief.
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- intellectual
- clarifying
- grounded
- inquisitive
02
You are Not So Smart
David Mcraney
A playful, humbling tour through the many ways your brain tricks you into thinking you're a rational human being.
Feels:
- mind-expanding
- lighthearted
- curious
03
The art of thinking clearly
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, humbling, and ultimately empowering field guide to outsmarting your own irrational brain.
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- accessible
- pragmatic
- rational decision-making
04
You are now less dumb
David McRaney
A witty, humbling tour through the funhouse mirror of your own mind that proves you aren't nearly as rational as you think.
Feels:
- mind-expanding
- playful
- humbling
05
Why smart people do dumb things
Mortimer R. Feinberg · 1995
An accessible, psychological exploration of the cognitive blind spots that trip up even the sharpest minds.
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- inquisitive
- accessible
- pragmatic
06
Liminal Thinking
Dave Gray
An introspective guide to dismantling old beliefs and unlocking personal transformation through cognitive flexibility.
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- pragmatic
07
How we learn
Benedict Carey
A reassuring, science-backed permission slip to stop cramming and start letting your brain learn the way it actually wants to.
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- inquisitive
- pragmatic
08
Think Again
Adam Grant
A friendly, intellectually stimulating invitation to dismantle your deepest assumptions and discover the freedom of changing your mind.
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- inquisitive
09
Ten philosophical mistakes
Mortimer J. Adler · 1994
A methodical and clarifying journey through the intellectual missteps of modern thought and their real-world consequences.
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- intellectual
- clarifying
10
Scout Mindset
Julia Galef
A refreshing, clear-eyed guide to dropping your intellectual defenses and learning to see the world as it actually is.
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- grounded
- inquisitive
- pragmatic
- rational decision-making
11
Thinking course
Edward de Bono
A practical, hands-on mental workout designed to stretch the boundaries of how you process the world.
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- intellectual
- pragmatic
12
Super Thinking
Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann
A comprehensive upgrade for your cognitive operating system that turns complex reasoning into an accessible, everyday toolkit.
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- intellectual
- pragmatic
- rational decision-making

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