The bestselling author of "The Drunkard's Walk" reveals the secrets of flexible thinking. What do Pokémon Go and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein have in common? Why do some businesses survive while others fail at the first sign of change? What gives the human brain an edge over computers? The answer: Flexible Thinking. It is a skill that we all possess and can learn to cultivate in order to succeed, both at work and in our daily lives.

Here, Leonard Mlodinow, whose flexible thinking has led him from physics professor to television writer and bestselling author, takes us on a revealing exploration of how elasticity works. He compiles the latest insights from neuroscience to show how, thousands of years ago, our brains developed an affinity for new ideas and exploration. He uncovers how flexible thinking has allowed some of the greatest artists, writers, musicians, and innovators to create paradigm shifts.

• It examines organizations that have demonstrated an elastic ability to adapt to new technologies.
• It reveals how you can test your own abilities and enhance your capacity for flexible thinking.

By uncovering the secrets of our flexible minds, "Elastic" explains how to thrive in an unrelentingly dynamic world, at a time when the ability to adapt is more important than ever.

Pages: 272, Dimensions: 13x13cm