The Black Box Principle. Why Mistakes are the Foundation of Our Achievements

The Black Box Principle. Why Mistakes are the Foundation of Our Achievements

In modern society, success is valued above all, while mistakes are often hushed up or perceived too painfully. People either condemn those who make them, including themselves, or attribute failures to chance. British journalist Matthew Syed believes that this approach... hinders the ability to learn from failures and improve. In his book, he compares two systems: one where mistakes are hidden, and another where they are thoroughly analyzed. The author shows how different attitudes towards failures affect the development of organizations, the work of professionals, and the lives of ordinary people.

Matthew Syed analyzes the nature of mistakes in various fields — science, law, sports, technology — and explains why people tend to conceal failures. He also offers strategies to change attitudes towards failures and build a ladder to success from them.

Author: Мэтью Сайед

Printhouse: KoLibri

Series: KoLibri NonFiction

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389301900

Number of pages: 416

Size: 210х140х32 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 405 g

ID: 1717869

In modern society, success is valued above all, while mistakes are often hushed up or perceived too painfully. People either condemn those who make them, including themselves, or attribute failures to chance. British journalist Matthew Syed believes that this approach hinders the ability to learn from failures and improve. In his book, he compares two systems: one where mistakes are hidden, and another where they are thoroughly analyzed. The author shows how different attitudes towards failures affect the development of organizations, the work of professionals, and the lives of ordinary people.

Matthew Syed analyzes the nature of mistakes in various fields — science, law, sports, technology — and explains why people tend to conceal failures. He also offers strategies to change attitudes towards failures and build a ladder to success from them.

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