Smart People's Game - Rediscover the Joy of Thinking

Author: Wang Shuo
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: In most people's perception, pursuing knowledge and wisdom should be a demanding and unenjoyable endeavor. The story of "hanging the head from the beam and piercing the thigh with a needle" encourages us that only through hardship can one become superior. As a result, learning is often seen as an overwhelming task and an unpleasant process. We have acquired some knowledge (more or less), yet in the process, we have lost our inherent love for knowledge and the ability to apply and enjoy it. Is this an inevitable price? In fact, the joy of discovery, thinking, and creation has never abandoned us—it's just that we often forget to awaken it. Reading this book is a challenging journey. We will gain many insights and knowledge. These games not only help you rediscover the joy of thinking and establish a unique personal style but, more importantly, they may inspire you to uncover unnoticed cognitive biases and flawed understandings. They not only provide new knowledge but, more crucially, they give us a chance to rethink, deepening our understanding of knowledge, wisdom, and even the world.