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Rebel Ideas

The Power of Diverse Thinking

Book • 2022

In 'Rebel Ideas', Matthew Syed emphasizes that individual brainpower is insufficient to tackle modern problems such as climate change and economic decline.

He advocates for the power of 'cognitive diversity', drawing on psychology, genetics, and real-world scenarios like the CIA's failures before 9/11 and a communication disaster on Mount Everest.

The book highlights the need for diverse thinking to generate solutions, foster dissent, and build self-awareness within organizational structures.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Matthew Syed

while discussing his sabbatical research.

Matthew Syed on Cousin Marriage, Immigration and Diversity

Mentioned by

Jake Humphrey

as a book used in his businesses.

E177 - Matthew Syed: How to think outside the box

Recommended by

Tilly Franklin

as a book about cognitive diversity and its power in team building.

Tilly Franklin – Endowment Model at Cambridge University (EP.363)

Recommended by

John Queen

as a very interesting book on making sure the different perspectives and how they influence decision-making.

2025 Midyear Outlook

Mentioned by

Matthew Syed

as a book he wrote on innovation.

Matthew Syed - The Anti-Western Ideology of The Elite

Mentioned by

Tilly Franklin

while discussing books she read last year.

27: Tilly Franklin, CIO Cambridge University Endowment

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