David Robson
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An eye-opening examination of the stupid things smart people do-and how to cultivate skills to protect ourselves from error. "As a rule, I have found that the greater brain a man has, and the better he is educated, the easier it has been to mystify him" (Harry Houdini to Arthur Conan Doyle). Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else- they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap," the subject...
3) Cyclops
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Introduces the mythical character of the Cyclops, discussing its depiction in literature and folklore throughout history, along with modern representations in novels, movies, and comics.
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An eye-opening examination of the stupid things smart people do-and how to cultivate skills to protect ourselves from error. "As a rule, I have found that the greater brain a man has, and the better he is educated, the easier it has been to mystify him" (Harry Houdini to Arthur Conan Doyle). Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else- they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap," the subject...
11) Soledad O'Brien
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A brief biography of the television reporter, Soledad O'Brien.
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America's entrance into World War II led to the government-ordered detainment of thousands of Japanese Americans and their families. Removed from their homes and held in internment camps where they faced discrimination and harsh living conditions, their story reflects the injustice of denying basic rights based on race or ethnicity.