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Art Markman is a professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and is one of the premier cognitive scientists in the field. He is also the director of the program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations. Art's research explores a variety of topics in thinking including how people use analogies, make decisions, communicate, and get motivated. He also consults to companies teaching their employees to think more effectively. That work is the basis of his most recent book Smart Thinking. When Art is not working or spending time with his family, he is playing the saxophone in a blues band.



Several years ago, I was buying a car, and the dealer had a promotion where the interest rate for financing the car was 0.99%. It seems a little strange to charge such a low interest rate. The finance company does not make a lot of money on that rate. You might think they would attract even more buyers if they interest rate was 0%. That increase in sales ought to make up for any difference in i... read more »
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Average rating: 3.82 · 28 ratings · 7 reviews · 1 distinct work
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Several years ago, I was buying a car, and the dealer had a promotion where the interest rate for financing the car was 0.99%. It seems a little st... read more »
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The Innocent by David Baldacci
The Innocent
by David Baldacci
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A typical Baldacci thriller. As always, lots of fun plot twists. An easy read, but an enjoyable way to spend some time.
Art Markman voted on a poll
Are you a member of a book club that meets in real life?

he voted for No, I don't participate in book clubs at all.
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The Technologists by Matthew Pearl
The Technologists
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This book was a frustrating read. The stilted language did not read as natural. It was hard to generate any enthusiasm for the characters. Pearl did a nice job of evoking 19th century Boston, but the plot was leaden, and the pacing was slow. Finishin...more
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Smart Thinking by Art  Markman
" Wow. Mucho mas de lo que esperaba. Muy bueno, muy buenos tips, fácil de poner en acción, inmediatamente aplicable a la vida diaria. Lo leí muy rápido y lo tengo todo subrayado, tomaré tiempo para hacer mas anotaciones; este libro se convertirá en... "
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