Resolving 21st Century Disputes: Best Practices for a Fast-Paced World
Publishing Details
Resolving 21st Century Disputes: Best Practices for a Fast-Paced World
By (Author) Geoff Drucker
Easton Studio Press
Prospecta Press
26th January 2012
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
303.69
Physical Properties
176
Width 153mm, Height 229mm
241g
Description
Why do people dig in their heels and adamantly refuse to admit theyre wrong, even when the evidence is clearly against them
Why do people devote far more resources to fighting a battle than they can possibly recover, even if they win
How can both parties to a dispute be so certain of winning
Why do people resist changes that will make them better off
Who do people act contrary to their own beliefs
Why do people often find it so hard to figure out what they want
The answer to all these questions is that our minds are out of date. They evolved to resolve disputes among inhabitants of simple, stable, and homogeneous communities. The complex, diverse, and dynamic society we live in presents challenges that the mental tools we inherited from our ancestors are ill prepared to handle.
You can learn how to overcome these challenges. Step one is learning to recognize when your mind is steering you in the wrong direction. Step two is learning how to get yourself back on track--and help others do the same.
