Mastermind How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Maria Konnikova

How does detective Sherlock Holmes consistently crack the toughest cases? Is his extraordinary intellect purely fictional, or is it possible to emulate his way of thinking to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills?In Mastermind, psychologist and journalist Maria Konnikova demystifies Holmes's legendary intellect. She argues that with self-awareness and practice, you can cultivate his cognitive abilities to improve your memory, sharpen your observation skills, and think more rationally.This guide walks you through Konnikova's advice for thinking more like Holmes. You’ll learn:The specific mental strategies Holmes uses to unravel mysteriesWhy most people don’t use these mental strategiesHow to master Holmes’s strategies to boost your powers of observation, analysis, and deduction in daily lifeWe’ll also supplement Konnikova’s ideas with research and actionable methods from other psychologists and cognitive experts.