Questions About Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

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Is this another mumbo-jumbo, pseudo-scientific book? Does it contain any scientific evidence?

Joshua R. Taylor There are large "notes" and "references" sections at the back of the book listing many legitimate research papers, suggesting that the contents of the…moreThere are large "notes" and "references" sections at the back of the book listing many legitimate research papers, suggesting that the contents of the books are fairly legitimate. If you're skeptical about anything you read in the book you can look up the research paper that supposedly proves it.(less)

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Is it like a research paper with detailed numbers and methodology discussed or a book condensing all of it?

Jered Linares He is clearly a subject matter expert, but does a great job making it easy enough for a layman to read while also making it possible for the enthusias…moreHe is clearly a subject matter expert, but does a great job making it easy enough for a layman to read while also making it possible for the enthusiast to follow his provided references. (less)

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How come you forgot to add this book 'Flow' to my booklist read in 2016?