Summary
Eric Abrahamson, David Freedman: Perfect Disorder: The Hidden Benefits of Disorder
Ever since Albert Einstein solved the puzzle of Brownian motion, scientists have agreed that a little disorder can, in fact, make any system more efficient. However, most people, even if subconsciously, will treat clutter with abhorrence, or at least feel guilty about their own messiness. Until now!
With a spectacular abundance of anecdotes and research results on the usefulness of clutter and untidiness, the two authors have written a book in which they will dispel any belief that tight schedules, neatness and consistent adherence to order are the keys to success.
Citing plenty of examples from the home, the business environment, parenting, cooking, the war on terror (!) and even celebrity messiness (you surely didn't know that Arnold Schwarzenegger never makes appointments), "Perfect Mess" will take the reader on a journey where they will present mess in all its glory, its worst enemies (professional organizers and household items that should suppress it), but also people who use it for very useful purposes (like scientists).
The authors will also show us how moderated messy systems make better use of resources, provide better solutions and are harder to break than neat ones. From government and society, to the kitchen, office and attic - the right amount of clutter will improve the quality of life and forever change the way you look at the piles of paper on your desk and the scattered clothes in the apartment, but also the way you view the world in general.
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