The Black Box Principle. Why Mistakes Are the Basis of Our Achievements

The Black Box Principle. Why Mistakes Are the Basis of Our Achievements

In modern society, success is valued above all, while mistakes are often silenced or perceived too painfully. People either condemn those who made them, including themselves, or attribute failures to chance. British journalist Matthew Syed believes that this approach hinders... learning from failures and improvement. In his book, he compares two systems: one where mistakes are hidden, and the other where they are carefully examined. The author shows how different attitudes toward failures affect the development of organizations, the work of specialists, 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 hide their failures. He also offers strategies that will help change attitudes toward failures and build a ladder to success out of 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 silenced or perceived too painfully. People either condemn those who made them, including themselves, or attribute failures to chance. British journalist Matthew Syed believes that this approach hinders learning from failures and improvement. In his book, he compares two systems: one where mistakes are hidden, and the other where they are carefully examined. The author shows how different attitudes toward failures affect the development of organizations, the work of specialists, 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 hide their failures. He also offers strategies that will help change attitudes toward failures and build a ladder to success out of them.