Maria Konnikova: How to think like Sherlock Holmes

On "HumanLab: The Science Between Us," Amy Alkon interviews the luminaries of behavioral science on how their research can help us have the lives we want. This is a fascinating show on the difference between seeing and actually observing, and many of the other habits and practices of Sherlock Holmes.  Science writer and psychologist Dr. Maria Konnikova draws on 21st century neuroscience and psychology to show how we can employ Holmes’ thought processes to unlock our own capacities for ever-present mindfulness, astute observation, and logical deduction in order to see more, live more rationally, and, in turn live smarter. Her book we discuss: Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes Join me and all my fascinating guests every Sunday, 7-8 p.m. Pacific Time, 10-11 p.m. Eastern Time, at blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Support my show by buying my book, the science-based and funny book on how we can all behave less counterproductively,  "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck."