The Ten Types of Human: Who We Are and Who We Can Be

The Ten Types of Human" by Dexter Dias provides a decent overview of various psychological aspects that shape human behavior. While the book touches on interesting and thought-provoking concepts, it falls short of delivering a truly compelling narrative or a groundbreaking exploration of its subject matter.Dias divides the book into ten chapters, each dedicated to a specific type of human behavior. The author draws on a mix of scientific studies, real-life anecdotes, and historical events to illustrate and support his points. The breadth of topics covered is ambitious, offering a diverse range of insights into the complexities of human nature.The strength of the book lies in its attempt to cover a wide spectrum of psychological phenomena, from empathy to authority and obedience. The inclusion of real-life stories adds a human touch and makes the concepts more relatable, allowing readers to connect with the material on a personal level.However, the ambitious scope of "The Ten Types of Human" also contributes to its shortcomings. The book occasionally feels disjointed, with transitions between chapters lacking a seamless flow. Some readers may find it challenging to follow a cohesive narrative thread throughout the diverse range of topics covered.Additionally, while the book introduces intriguing concepts, it often skims the surface without delving into sufficient depth. This leaves readers craving more detailed explanations and analyses, particularly for those seeking a deeper understanding of the psychological principles at play.The writing style is straightforward, making it accessible to a broad audience. However, it occasionally lacks the engaging and immersive storytelling that can elevate a book of this nature. A more captivating narrative approach could have enhanced the overall reading experience.In terms of value, "The Ten Types of Human" offers a satisfactory introduction to various psychological concepts. It may appeal to readers seeking a broad overview of human behavior, but those looking for a more in-depth exploration might find the book falls short of their expectations.In conclusion, "The Ten Types of Human" is an okay read for those with a casual interest in psychology and human behavior. While it introduces thought-provoking concepts, its ambitious scope and occasionally disjointed narrative may leave some readers wanting more depth and coherence in the exploration of the diverse aspects of human nature.

'Who are we? What are we? Who is inside of us?'These three seemingly innocuous questions posed by Dexter Dias have taken me as a reader on a journey that I will never forget, will always be grateful for, and I hope will help me question who I am, what I am, and which one of the Ten Types of Humans is driving me when making decisions.This book of epic proportion (which is why I bought a copy for my Kindle; the sheer size intimidated me in my local book shop) will take you on a journey that introduces you to a collection of people and the type of human that was either driving them or by the type being displayed by others got them to certain points in their lives. Dias manages in each and every chapter, of each section of this book, to weave the stories of individual's lives and current psychological research, and tie it all neatly together in a way that makes sense, no matter what your level of psychological know how is. This is done so seamlessly and fluently that at times you will forget you are reading a non-fiction book (a genre I usually find to be dry, and hard work) by someone whose first craft is not writing books, and instead believe you are being told a tale by previous masters of fiction in the sense that Dias manages to take you on journey that moves in and out of time and place.Above all of this I believe the true power of this book is in its ability to inform you of the horrendous injustices that exist on Earth, the horrific plights of millions upon millions of people without making you feel you are being lectured at. Dias brings to you a collection of peoples' stories, which answer the three questions he posed for himself at the beginning of the book, and these stories will make you cry, evaluate your views and inspire you to go out there and do something, no matter how small, to help other people, but not once does he tell you to do this or make you feel guilty as a reader for not having done so before. He introduces you to these people, tells you their stories, explains the type of human connected to this behaviour/circumstance and presents your with research which validates his evaluation, he doesn't tell you how to feel or what to do.This book is a testament to what must have been a labour of love, sweat and tears, it amazes me how anyone could write a book of this quality and include events as recent as the Westminster terror attack. It really is a work of genius in my opinion.

A present for family. Said the book is very interesting

I was thinking I was buying a book to understand other people but Dexter Dias send me on an inner trip to understand me. At the same time I was blessed with painful information about human rights that I can't ignore any longer. Unicef got a member and Dexter got a fan! Since I finished I have been talking about the book and recommending it to any friend that Infeel will appreciate this master piece.

Super livre !

Wonderful

A well researched, based on modern scientific studies and intelligently written book on the depths of human nature. It made me understand a lot about myself and others, how we as humans behave in all kinds of situations and yet others don't, do the opposite of what is to be expected. It made me think about myself and changedcmy view of so many things happening in the world and yes, even about the world as such. It deepend my understanding of what people are capable of and why. Often I was simply astonished by the mere outcome of the psychological studies, sometimes deeply touched by the fate of the extraordinary people D. Dias met. The book manages to bring these people and their emotions close, you feel with them and understand more than you would by just reading a newspaper article on their different cases. Some parts of the book are saddening, hurtful to read, but others are simply interesting or even entertaining, almost funny. But it is never boring or meaningless. I enjoyed reading this extraordinary book a lot and if you are interested in the depths of the human psyche and would like to understand instead of condemn, this book is a MUST.

Five stars does not do justice to The Ten Types of Humans. I understand why some people would score it less than five though, or even imagine that they were deceived by the title. This is not a light read. This book does not fit in the genre of self-help, particularly the angry clean up your room and stop complaining variety espoused by white male psychology professors who have never encountered the real world in its grim and unflinchingly hostile forms. Dias is also privileged, by his own account. He lives in the UK. As a human rights lawyer and judge who has presided over some of the world's most notorious abuse cases, he has come up with ten human types; more specifically ten types of human behaviour in response to child slavery, genocide, terror, racism, prostitution, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, natural disaster, and even fate. He starts out with a scenario. How would you react in a mass shooting incident: save the life of your own kin or save as others you don't know? What is the number that would induce you to save the many and leave your kin (your daughter) to a killer? In my opinion, there is also a scenario offered to the reader. Proceed and be appalled by human behaviour or choose something safer and more reassuring. However, if you proceed you will learn about the goodness of humanity as well. You will meet people who have shown resilience. Dias tells stories about people that interconnect; the chapters are layered accounts of tragedy which are given credibility by discoveries in neurological science, evolutionary psychology, and the weight of cultural tradition. The effects on the reader are almost visceral. It's hard to stop thinking about it long after reading. Stick with it, however, and you will be rewarded. Listening on audible is perhaps the best way to engage with this book. I have both print and audible options.