Cognitive Analysis

Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance.

Psychology of Intelligence Analysis has been required reading for intelligence officers studying the art and science of intelligence analysis for decades. Richards Heuer, Jr. discusses in the audiobook how fundamental limitations in human mental processes can prompt people to jump to conclusions and employ other simplifying strategies that lead to predictably faulty judgments known as cognitive biases.

This paradigm shifting how-to guide effortlessly teaches you how to outwit liars and get them to reveal the truth—from former FBI agent and author of the “practical and insightful” (William Ury, coauthor of Getting to Yes) bestseller The Like Switch. Unlike many other books on lie...

Trading Decision Traps is an educational study of how retail decision-making can shift in fast-moving markets. Rather than focusing on tactics or outcomes, this book examines the psychological patterns that often emerge when speed, noise, and urgency shape judgment. Fast markets tend to compress attention, amplify emotion, and encourage certainty before enough information is available. Under these conditions, thoughtful people can find themselves repeating familiar decision patterns that feel reasonable in the moment but difficult to explain afterward. This book refers to those patterns as ...

Military Secrets! How Math and Wargaming Can Prevent and Win Conflicts!In modern war, making informed decisions is key to winning & preventing conflicts. "War is Math: How to Use Wargaming to Prevent & Win Wars" offers a groundbreaking approach to understanding war through the lens of mathematics, including elementary game theory, probablity, and statistics. Wargaming enables policymakers and military strategists to develop effective strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts and winning wars. You'll get a comprehensive guide to using math in wargames, exploring its applications, ...

This “fascinating” (Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times bestselling author of Outliers) examination of literary inventions through the ages, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante, shows how writers have created technical breakthroughs—rivaling scientific inventions—and engineering...

YOUR MIND IS RUNNING ON OUTDATED SOFTWARE. THIS BOOK IS THE UPGRADE. You have the data. You have the strategy. You have the ambition. So why do you still hesitate when it’s time to pull the trigger? Most professionals make high-stakes financial decisions using a cognitive system built for a world that no longer exists. Your mind is shaped by childhood conditioning, cultural programming, emotional triggers, and ancient survival biases—not by clarity, logic, or strategy. The result? You repeat the same mistakes, panic during volatility, exit too early, and live inside invisible patterns ...

Unlock the secrets of sharper thinking and elevate your analytical prowess with The Art of Thoughtful Analysis. This compelling eBook serves as your essential guide to mastering the intertwined skills of patience and precision, key components for effective problem-solving and decision-making in all facets of life. Dive into the foundational aspects of logical thinking with insights into its role in solving complex problems and avoiding common reasoning pitfalls. Discover the science of patience and how it plays a critical role in refining clarity and minimizing cognitive biases, enhancing ...

New York Times Bestseller “Ariely is a genius at understanding human behavior: no economist does a better job of uncovering and explaining the hidden reasons for the weird ways we act.” — James Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds Behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling...

By understanding how and when common sense fails, we can improve our understanding of the present and better plan for the future. Drawing on the latest scientific research, along with a wealth of historical and contemporary examples, Watts shows how common sense reasoning and history conspire...

Do you want to improve your brain power by thinking critically in your daily life? Are you interested in deepening your understanding without judgement, bias, or manipulation? Are you seeking confidence in your arguments and wish to think more efficiently? If you find yourself wanting to know more about critical thinking strategies, you’ve found the perfect solution. This workbook is for the individual who wants to think clearly and organized - for the person who wants to make the best decisions for themselves. Critical thinking is a mindset more than a technique.

In a secluded research institute at the cutting edge of science and technology, a team of brilliant minds is embarking on an unprecedented journey into the depths of human behavior. Their creation, the Human Algorithm, is designed to decode the patterns of thought, emotion, and action, mapping the intricate landscapes of the human mind with unparalleled precision. But as the algorithm evolves, it begins to do more than just observe—it engages, influences, and ultimately, questions. The story follows a diverse group of participants, each grappling with their own personal struggles, as they...

Dialectic behavior therapy, applied behavior analysis, cognitive behavior therapy, and self-esteem building through affirmation and mediation. This is the conglomeration of three different guides relating to three different types of interventions. This is the ultimate self-help book.

"Master Your Decisions" examines the intricate decision-making process, drawing from personal anecdotes and psychological insights to offer readers practical strategies for navigating life's choices. The book begins with a relatable story of a monkey struggling to let go of its groundnuts in exchange for a banana, symbolizing how humans often resist change, even when it could benefit them. Through this engaging analogy, the author sets the tone for exploring human tendencies to hold on to past patterns—whether emotional, physical, or behavioral—and the consequences this has on our ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, has been gaining ground in popular self-help literature. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Techniques for Retraining Your Brain is a comprehensive course study of the therapy. Over the span of 24 lectures, the author covers a range of topics, including the history of CBT, how CBT compares to other forms of therapy, and how CBT can be used for growth and improvement in different areas of life. The central question of the book asks what can we change and what can we not change.

THE SINNER’S MINDSET: Understand Evil’s Roots, Identify Cognitive Traps, Prevent Corrupt Choices — Strengthen Your Conscience for a Life of Truth Why do ordinary people slip into extraordinary wrongdoing? What makes a single harmful thought grow into a chain of destructive actions? Why do greed, envy, anger, deception, and power so easily distort a human mind? The Sinner’s Mindset reveals the hidden psychological mechanisms behind moral decline — showing how one sinful desire quietly ignites another until the mind becomes consumed. Through gripping insights and relatable examples,...

Can a woman truly talk herself out of having an affair with a married man? In this stream of consciousness, the pros and cons are dramatized, as the main character tries to figure out, the hows and whys she now finds herself in this position. Her struggles are apparent, as she extols both sides of the equation, finding herself losing at the battle of loneliness. A heartfelt soliloquy, she tries to blame and rationalize. She needs to be heard

Are you ready to unlock the power of tiny changes that lead to MASSIVE results? Imagine transforming your daily habits effortlessly, skyrocketing your productivity, and finally breaking free from bad routines holding you back. With “Atomic Habits Decoded”, you’ll dive deep into the science of habit formation, revealing the hidden forces shaping your actions.

Inspired by Dr. A. K. Benjamin's years working as a clinical neuropsychologist at a London hospital, this multilayered narrative interweaves Benjamin's own sometimes shocking personal experiences with those of his mentally disordered patients. What do doctors actually think about when you list...

Bridging Minds: Neuralink and Beyond Bridging Minds delves into the transformative frontier where human cognition meets artificial intelligence via brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Beginning with an in-depth case study of Elon Musk's Neuralink, the book examines the company's ambitious mission, regulatory challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding invasive neural technologies. Subsequent chapters navigate the evolution of BCIs, exploring neural physiology, signal processing, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies. The narrative balances technical detail with real-world ...