A review by ajlewis2
The Influential Mind by Tali Sharot

5.0

In this book seven critical factors that impact how we make personal decisions or how well we succeed in our attempt to influence others are discussed. They are prior beliefs, emotion, incentives, agency (control), curiosity, state of mind, and other people. These factors are clearly presented. I did not see it as showing me how to manipulate others to see things my way. It seemed to be more of a guide to awareness of influences on my own thinking and an encouragement to present my thoughts in a way that others might see them clearly. In a nutshell it seems to be an aid in handling the distortions to clear observation and thinking by understanding what pulls and pushes us along the way. The author has done a great job in presenting the material for a general audience.