Books like You are not so smart

You are not so smart by David McRaney reads as insightful, humorous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Alchemy

Rory Sutherland · 2019

Both explore irrationality & human behavior

77% genome match

The art of thinking clearly

Rolf Dobelli · 2013

Both explore cognitive biases & critical thinking

83% genome match

The Intelligence Trap

David Robson · 2019

Both explore critical thinking & self-deception

68% genome match

Brain Rules

John Medina · 2008

Both explore human behavior

66% genome match

Winning decisions

J. Edward Russo · 2001

Both explore cognitive biases & critical thinking

69% genome match

Predictably Irrational

Dan Ariely · 2008

Same nonfiction feel

83% genome match

The Logic of Life

Tim Harford · 2008

Both explore human behavior

66% genome match

Outsider's Guide to Humans

Camilla Pang · 2020

Both explore human behavior

67% genome match

The Winner Effect

Ian H. Robertson · 2012

Both explore human behavior

60% genome match

Superforecasting

Philip E. Tetlock · 2015

Both explore critical thinking

61% genome match

Irrationality

Stuart Sutherland · 1992

Both explore cognitive biases & critical thinking

65% genome match

Five Minds for the Future

Howard Gardner · 2006

Both explore critical thinking

63% genome match