errors

Although he reminds his mother that everybody makes mistakes, and provides a lot of examples, young Jack is still in hot water for making three big mistakes while playing with his younger sister on their uncle's wedding day.

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.

Explores the human capacity for making mistakes, and examines psychology, neuroscience, economics, consumer behaviors, geography, football, and more; and describes how to remember where something important is hidden, the perils of multitasking, and other related topics.

Explains the truth behind popular myths and urban legends.