Messy

the power of disorder to transform our lives

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Tim Harford: Messy (2016)

294 pages

English language

Published Jan. 24, 2016

OCLC Number:
957077695

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4 stars (2 reviews)

Messiness adds benefits to our lives, so why do we resist the concept so? Harford uses research from neuroscience, psychology and social science to explain why disorder, confusion, and disarray are actually what lies at the core of how we innovate, how we achieve, how we reach each other. He shows that the human inclination for tidiness can mask a deep and debilitating fragility that keep us from innovation.

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3 stars

"Messy" is filled with contrarian examples and anecdotes disputing the modern idea that the only way to be productive or creative is by sitting at a spotless desk in an empty room while Jonathan Ive stands behind you whispering design mantras in dulcet tones.

On the other hand, a spotless desk works wonders for some people.

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Subjects

  • Resilience (Personality trait)
  • Creative ability
  • Orderliness
  • Psychological aspects