This book is a compilation of mental fallacies we tend to commit. There are 99 of them mentioned in the book. I have encountered a number of them in others books like Black Swan and such. But this book summarizes them in nice succinct chapters.
There is a taste of it. In this talk, the author mentioned 3 of them.
I have blogged this before a number of years ago. Incidentally, that was my first post.
In this fast paced and crowded society, this movement is much needed. The appearance of speed yoga and one-minute bedtime story really sound the alarm.
The author argues that doing things slowly is actually more efficient and effectively.
Also, what is the use of flying if you can't feel the wind on your face?