The Illusion of Control (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2025
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Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Estados Unidos de AmericaGrand Eagle Retail
Vendedor de IberLibro desde 12 de octubre de 2005
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Paperback. The Illusion of Control is a psychological and philosophical deep dive into one of the most powerful forces shaping human behavior - our need to believe we are in control. Every choice, every plan, every outcome feels like our doing. Yet beneath that comforting illusion lies chaos - unpredictable, indifferent, and ever-shifting. This book reveals why the mind creates patterns in randomness, why we cling to order even when none exists, and why true freedom begins only when we learn to let go.Drawing from research in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, author Scott Fletcher exposes the mental biases that convince us we can steer fate. Through vivid storytelling and cinematic prose, he connects classic psychological experiments, real-world examples, and timeless philosophical insights to show how control itself is a story - one the human brain tells to survive uncertainty.Readers will explore: The Illusion of Control Bias - why we believe we influence random events.How superstition, ritual, and repetition serve as survival tools for the unknown.The link between control and anxiety - and how surrender creates calm and clarity.The neuroscience of randomness - how the brain edits chaos into meaning.Why letting go of control leads to resilience, creativity, and personal freedom.As the first installment in The Human Paradox Project, this book sets the tone for a larger journey into the contradictions that define human nature - the dance between chaos and order, power and submission, logic and emotion. Each chapter builds toward a simple but transformative truth: life isn't uncontrollable; it's co-created between choice and chance, will and wonder.With a style that blends the reflective tone of philosophy with the precision of science, The Illusion of Control speaks to readers of Robert Greene, Yuval Noah Harari, Alan Watts, and Carl Jung. It's for thinkers, seekers, and skeptics who feel the tension between planning and uncertainty - those who suspect there's something liberating in realizing they were never fully in charge.Inside these pages, you will learn to: Recognize the unconscious stories your mind tells to maintain stability.Dismantle the myths of certainty and perfection that drive burnout and fear.Embrace uncertainty as a creative force rather than a threat.Reclaim mental energy by focusing on what can be influenced, not controlled.Redefine strength not as dominance over chaos, but harmony within it.Whether you're navigating ambition, anxiety, relationships, or leadership, this book offers a new lens for understanding your world. The moment you stop fighting for control, you begin to experience life as it truly is - alive, unpredictable, and full of meaning.The Illusion of Control is not just a book about psychology; it's a guide to personal transformation. It will change how you think, how you act, and how you see the world. Once you recognize the illusion, nothing will ever look the same again. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
N° de ref. del artículo 9798270689964
- Título
- The Illusion of Control (Paperback)
- Autor
- Scott Fletcher
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798270689964
- Serie
- Libro 1 de 2: The Human Paradox Project
The Illusion of Control is a psychological and philosophical deep dive into one of the most powerful forces shaping human behavior — our need to believe we are in control. Every choice, every plan, every outcome feels like our doing. Yet beneath that comforting illusion lies chaos — unpredictable, indifferent, and ever-shifting. This book reveals why the mind creates patterns in randomness, why we cling to order even when none exists, and why true freedom begins only when we learn to let go.
Drawing from research in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science, author Scott Fletcher exposes the mental biases that convince us we can steer fate. Through vivid storytelling and cinematic prose, he connects classic psychological experiments, real-world examples, and timeless philosophical insights to show how control itself is a story — one the human brain tells to survive uncertainty.
Readers will explore:
-
The Illusion of Control Bias — why we believe we influence random events.
-
How superstition, ritual, and repetition serve as survival tools for the unknown.
-
The link between control and anxiety — and how surrender creates calm and clarity.
-
The neuroscience of randomness — how the brain edits chaos into meaning.
-
Why letting go of control leads to resilience, creativity, and personal freedom.
As the first installment in The Human Paradox Project, this book sets the tone for a larger journey into the contradictions that define human nature — the dance between chaos and order, power and submission, logic and emotion. Each chapter builds toward a simple but transformative truth: life isn’t uncontrollable; it’s co-created between choice and chance, will and wonder.
With a style that blends the reflective tone of philosophy with the precision of science, The Illusion of Control speaks to readers of Robert Greene, Yuval Noah Harari, Alan Watts, and Carl Jung. It’s for thinkers, seekers, and skeptics who feel the tension between planning and uncertainty — those who suspect there’s something liberating in realizing they were never fully in charge.
Inside these pages, you will learn to:
-
Recognize the unconscious stories your mind tells to maintain stability.
-
Dismantle the myths of certainty and perfection that drive burnout and fear.
-
Embrace uncertainty as a creative force rather than a threat.
-
Reclaim mental energy by focusing on what can be influenced, not controlled.
-
Redefine strength not as dominance over chaos, but harmony within it.
Whether you’re navigating ambition, anxiety, relationships, or leadership, this book offers a new lens for understanding your world. The moment you stop fighting for control, you begin to experience life as it truly is — alive, unpredictable, and full of meaning.
The Illusion of Control is not just a book about psychology; it’s a guide to personal transformation. It will change how you think, how you act, and how you see the world. Once you recognize the illusion, nothing will ever look the same again.
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