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July 2, 2010 By Richard

Five Minds for the Future [2/5] – Decent Facts, Dense Execution

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5 Minds for the future alright – more details TBD.

I just finished another book from my reading / learning lists:

Five Minds for the Future
by Howard Gardner
Published: Harvard Business School Press (February 2005)
ISBN-10: 1422145352
ISBN-13: 9781422145357

Rating: 2 / 5 Stars –> “It was okay”

Pros: Good detail and evidence of research on the supposedly well defined different intelligences that have been observed through the ages.  (Mostly) well written, decently presented, and (as always) I appreciated the audiobook format.

Cons: A little dense at times though this was expected given the nature and presentation of this book.  Very light on “take-away” information as I found myself simply agreeing with the author’s conclusions as opposed to making notes on how to improve my life (my expectations obviously too high for this book).  I also have a bit of a qualm with the lack of any real focus put on a “new mind” or “over-shadowing mind” that might encompass, influence, and form these minds he presents… namely, the spiritual.  His theories have a static air about them and don’t seem to take into account time, progression, and “self-actualization”.

Assessment: I probably wouldn’t read it again and wouldn’t recommend a retail buy for this one.  Borrow or bargain store – go for it.

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