The wisest one in the room

In this book, renowned social psychologists Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross explore the foundations of wisdom, emphasizing the importance of understanding people's hopes, fears, passions, and drives.

They discuss key principles of social psychology, such as naive realism, cognitive dissonance, and the fundamental attribution error, and apply these principles to various aspects of life, including personal relationships, professional challenges, and social issues.

The authors argue that wisdom involves being 'psych-wise' and understanding the subtle and hidden situational forces that influence human behavior.

The book is structured to introduce these psychological principles and then apply them to real-life scenarios, making it a practical guide for improving decision-making and interpersonal understanding.