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Rolf Dobelli is a Swiss author and entrepreneur known for his works on clear thinking and decision-making. He studied philosophy and economics at the University of St.
Known for: Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life, The Art of Thinking Clearly, The Art of the Good Life: Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life
Books by Rolf Dobelli
Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life
In this thought-provoking book, Swiss author Rolf Dobelli argues that consuming news daily harms our mental clarity, productivity, and happiness. Drawing on research from psychology, economics, and me...
The Art of Thinking Clearly
A compendium of 99 short chapters explaining common cognitive biases and logical fallacies that cloud human judgment. Drawing on examples from everyday life, business, and science, Rolf Dobelli shows ...
The Art of the Good Life: Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life
In this book, Rolf Dobelli presents 52 short and insightful lessons on how to live a better, more fulfilling life by avoiding common mental traps and misguided habits. Rather than focusing on what to ...
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The Nature of News
When I observe the modern news landscape, I see an ecosystem optimized for emotion, not insight. The structure of news has evolved to satisfy our deepest psychological cravings for novelty, conflict, and significance. Each headline invites you to feel — usually alarm or outrage — but seldom invites ...
From Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life
Cognitive Distortions
The human brain has not evolved to handle a constant firehose of information. News does not just inform; it manipulates how you perceive the world. Our minds rely on heuristics — mental shortcuts — to make sense of complexity. The news exploits these shortcuts, amplifying our biases. Take the avail...
From Stop Reading the News: A Manifesto for a Happier, Calmer and Wiser Life
Definition of Cognitive Biases
Before we can free ourselves from faulty thinking, we must understand what we’re up against. Cognitive biases are systematic errors in reasoning — consistent patterns by which we deviate from logic, probability, or reality. They are not random; they are built into the architecture of the mind. Evolu...
From The Art of Thinking Clearly
Social Proof and Herd Behavior
Picture a crowded street corner. One person looks up at the sky; within moments, others stop to look as well. This is social proof in motion — our instinct to turn to others for cues on how to behave. It is efficient in many situations; when we lack information, following others feels safer. Yet her...
From The Art of Thinking Clearly
The Role of Mental Models
Every human being navigates the world through invisible lenses—mental models shaped by experience, culture, and biology. These frameworks determine how we interpret data and make decisions, but most of us never examine them critically. A distorted model produces distorted choices. To live wisely, we...
From The Art of the Good Life: Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life
Avoiding Cognitive Traps
Human beings are wired for error. Confirmation bias leads us to seek evidence that supports our beliefs, while the overconfidence effect persuades us that our predictions are accurate when they are mostly luck. These biases distort both business decisions and private life. Recognizing them is not me...
From The Art of the Good Life: Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life
About Rolf Dobelli
Rolf Dobelli is a Swiss author and entrepreneur known for his works on clear thinking and decision-making. He studied philosophy and economics at the University of St. Gallen and founded several companies, including getAbstract. His books have become international bestsellers.
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