The first three-quarters of the book are a primer on logic and reasoning, and if you've been trained in this or read anything about it, it is very foundational with little else. The last quarter of the book is the real meat, but simply to short and sparse to reward the reader for the trouble. I expected a lot more from this author given previous books.

This was a great read. I really enjoy Pinker's writing and his less cynical tone than many others in the field. This book re-hashed some arguments I'd read before or learned in Uni but overall was a clear and effective look at rationality and human thought.

Thanks to PRHAudio for this complimentary audiobook!
What a great refresher to many theories I have studied in the past. Like most things I need a reminder of how rational thoughts and decision making effect our lives and those around us. This book couldn't come out at a more perfect time. With so much at stake in a pandemic where science and conspiracy are being thrown against each other using rational thinking is incredibly important. I admire the reference to Daniel Kahneman throughout and if you had any doubts about the studies be assured they were done by the best in the business. Really wish more people would get a hold of this book.