Jim Barrow has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 316 ratings. The most-rated is The Undoing Project.
The Undoing Project
Summary
Best-selling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize-winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality. Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis's own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms. The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield - both had important careers in the Israeli military - and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind's view of its own mind. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2016 Michael Lewis (P)2016 Simon & Schuster
African Mythology
Summary
Are you interested in studying African mythology and want to learn about the African people's diverse cultures, beliefs, and concepts? And are you looking for a captivating collection of myths from different African countries? If your answer is yes, read on.... You are about to uncover the secrets of the legends, heroes, and myths of ancient Africa! The African continent is made up of 54 countries with more than 3,000 cultures. Each of these cultures has its own story to tell. Some of the stories originate from the secret beliefs of the native people, while others are influenced by cultures that came to settle in the region. In ancient Africa, myths helped people make sense of the world around them. There are different types of African myths. Some try to explain the origin of things; others speak of heroes who had supernatural abilities. And other stories are told to caution the people and show them how to behave well. The people told and retold these stories through different generations, until they came to be held as the truth. The fact that you are reading this means that you are interested in finding out more about this rich blend of African myths, and you are probably wondering: How do myths impact culture? Are some of these myths based on truth? What are some of the most popular African myths? If you are asking yourself these and other questions, then this book is for you, so carry on reading. This book provides clear, easy-to understand answers to all of these questions. Even if you’ve never been interested in mythology but you are curious to know about other people, this book is for you! Get started on this amazing journey now. Scroll up and buy now to get started! PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2020 Jim Barrow (P)2020 Jim Barrow