Strategic Instincts: The Adaptive Advantages of Cognitive Biases in Internationa

Description: Strategic Instincts by Dominic D.P. Johnson How cognitive biases can guide good decision making in politics and international relationsA widespread assumption in political science and international relations is that cognitive biases-quirks of the brain we all share as human beings-are detrimental and responsible for policy failures, disasters, and wars. In Strategic Instincts, Dominic Jo FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A very timely book. - Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New AmericaHow cognitive biases can guide good decision making in politics and international relations.A widespread assumption in political science and international relations is that cognitive biases - quirks of the brain we all share as human beings - are detrimental and responsible for policy failures, disasters, and wars. In Strategic Instincts, Dominic Johnson challenges this assumption, explaining that these non-rational behaviours can actually support favourable results in international politics and contribute to political and strategic success. By studying past examples, he considers the ways that cognitive biases act as "strategic instincts," lending a competitive edge in policy decisions, especially under conditions of unpredictability and imperfect information.Drawing from evolutionary theory and behavioural sciences, Johnson looks at three influential cognitive biases - overconfidence, the fundamental attribution error, and in-group/out-group bias. He then examines the advantageous as well as the detrimental effects of these biases through historical case studies of the American Revolution, the Munich Crisis, and the Pacific campaign in World War II. He acknowledges the dark side of biases - when confidence becomes hubris, when attribution errors become paranoia, and when group bias becomes prejudice. Ultimately, Johnson makes a case for a more nuanced understanding of the causes and consequences of cognitive biases and argues that in the complex world of international relations, strategic instincts can, in the right context, guide better performance.Strategic Instincts shows how an evolutionary perspective can offer the crucial next step in bringing psychological insights to bear on foundational questions in international politics. Author Biography Dominic D. P. Johnson is the Alistair Buchan Professor of International Relations at St Antonys College, University of Oxford. He is the author of God Is Watching You and Overconfidence and War and the coauthor of Failing to Win. Review "Rich. . . . Full of insights." * Foreign Affairs *"Remarkable in its scope and fascinating to read. I hope its widely read by politicians, military experts, and diplomats because it offers a variety of consequential actionable insights."---Daniel T. Blumstein, Journal of Bioeconomics"Johnsons work furthers our understanding of how adaptive traits of human psychology that evolved over the millenniums yield competitive advantages in modern times."---Ziyuan Wang, China International Strategy Review Long Description How cognitive biases can guide good decision making in politics and international relationsA widespread assumption in political science and international relations is that cognitive biases-quirks of the brain we all share as human beings-are detrimental and responsible for policy failures, disasters, and wars. In Strategic Instincts, Dominic Johnson challenges this assumption, explaining that these nonrational behaviors can actually support favorable results in international politics and contribute to political and strategic success. By studying past examples, he considers the ways that cognitive biases act as "strategic instincts," lending a competitive edge in policy decisions, especially under conditions of unpredictability and imperfect information.Drawing from evolutionary theory and behavioral sciences, Johnson looks at three influential cognitive biases-overconfidence, the fundamental attribution error, and in-group/out-group bias. He then examines the advantageous as well as the detrimental effects of these biases through historical case studies of the American Revolution, the Munich Crisis, and the Pacific campaign in World War II. He acknowledges the dark side of biases-when confidence becomes hubris, when attribution errors become paranoia, and when group bias becomes prejudice. Ultimately, Johnson makes a case for a more nuanced understanding of the causes and consequences of cognitive biases and argues that in the complex world of international relations, strategic instincts can, in the right context, guide better performance.Strategic Instincts shows how an evolutionary perspective can offer the crucial next step in bringing psychological insights to bear on foundational questions in international politics. Review Quote "Rich. . . . Full of insights." Details ISBN0691137455 ISBN-10 0691137455 ISBN-13 9780691137452 Format Hardcover Year 2020 Publisher Princeton University Press Author Dominic D.P. Johnson Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle The Adaptive Advantages of Cognitive Biases in International Politics Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Short Title Strategic Instincts Language English Pages 392 Publication Date 2020-09-08 UK Release Date 2020-09-08 NZ Release Date 2020-09-08 US Release Date 2020-09-08 Illustrations 13 b/w illus. 8 tables. Series Princeton Studies in International History and Politics Alternative 9780691210605 DEWEY 327.019 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2021-05-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161691031;

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