fallibility

A chronologically arranged compendium of some of history's biggest mistakes. Chapters include: Humankind domesticates plants and animals, Choosing Caligula as Emperor, the Pope excommunicates Martin Luther, Hitler invades the Soviet Union, the Vietnam War, and Repealing the Glass-Steagall Act.

Discusses how mixed messages about making mistakes teach people as adults to try to avoid or cover up their errors, and argues that those avoidance behaviors lead to an unwillingness to take risks or accept challenges.