Mindwise by Nicholas Epley Summary
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Discover why your "sixth sense" for reading minds often fails in "Mindwise." Award-winning psychologist Nicholas Epley reveals the shocking blind spots that sabotage relationships and decisions daily. Want to know what others truly think? The answer will surprise you.
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You're Worse at Reading Minds Than You Think
Have you ever been absolutely certain you knew what someone was thinking, only to discover you were completely wrong? Maybe you assumed your partner was upset about something you did, when they were actually worried about work. Or perhaps you were convinced a colleague disliked you, only to learn they deeply respected you. These moments reveal an uncomfortable truth: the very ability that makes us human-our capacity to understand other minds-is far less reliable than we believe. We navigate the world with unshakable confidence in our mind-reading skills, yet the evidence suggests we're operating with a broken compass. This gap between confidence and accuracy shapes everything from our closest relationships to global conflicts, and understanding it might be the most important step toward genuine human connection.
The Confidence Gap: Why Strangers and Spouses Alike Remain Mysteries
The Stranger in the Mirror: Why Self-Knowledge Is an Illusion
The Humanity We Deny and the Minds We Invent
The Prison of Perspective: Why We Can't Escape Ourselves
The Truth About Stereotypes and the Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Red Phone: Why Asking Beats Guessing Every Time
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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