How The Extinct Ivory Billed Woodpecker Fools Us Into Making 53 Thinking Errors

Woody’s Last Laugh: How the Extinct Ivory-billed Woodpecker Fools Us into Making 53 Thinking Errors

by Mihai I. Spariosu

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We all make mistakes. It's part of being human. But some mistakes are more costly than others. And some mistakes are so common that they can actually lead us to make bad decisions and poor outcomes.

The Ivory Billed Woodpecker is a perfect example. This bird was once found in the southeastern United States, but it was hunted to extinction in the early 1900s. Why? Because people believed that it was a pest that was destroying their crops.

But the Ivory Billed Woodpecker was actually a beneficial bird that helped to control insects and disease. So, by killing this bird, people actually made their crops more vulnerable to pests and disease.

The Ivory Billed Woodpecker is just one example of how our thinking errors can lead us to make bad decisions. In this book, you will learn about 53 common thinking errors that can lead to bad decisions and poor outcomes. You will also learn how to identify these errors and avoid them.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make better decisions and achieve better outcomes. It is a valuable resource for students, professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve their critical thinking skills.

Chapter 1: The 53 Thinking Errors

This chapter introduces the 53 thinking errors that are covered in the book. Each error is briefly described, and an example is given.

Chapter 2: How to Identify Thinking Errors

This chapter provides a step-by-step process for identifying thinking errors. You will learn how to recognize the signs of a thinking error and how to distinguish between a thinking error and a valid argument.

Chapter 3: How to Avoid Thinking Errors

This chapter provides strategies for avoiding thinking errors. You will learn how to challenge your assumptions, consider multiple perspectives, and make decisions based on evidence.

Chapter 4: Case Studies

This chapter provides case studies of how thinking errors have led to bad decisions and poor outcomes. You will learn from the mistakes of others and how to avoid making the same mistakes yourself.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make better decisions and achieve better outcomes. It is a must-read for students, professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve their critical thinking skills.

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