In his book "The Intelligence Trap", the author poses a question: Why do intelligent people make stupid mistakes, and how can more wise decisions be made?

The first part of the book defines the problem, exploring the flaws in our understanding of intelligence and how some of the brightest minds can fail, from Arthur Conan Doyle's steadfast belief in the paranormal to the flawed FBI investigation of the 2004 Madrid bombings. The book explains why knowledge and experience can exacerbate these errors.