What do Pokémon Go and Mary Shelley’s Frankensteinhave in common? Why do some businesses survive, and other fail at the first sign of change? What gives the human brain the edge over computers? The answer: Elastic Thinking. It’s an ability we all possess, and one that we can all learn to hone in order to succeed, at work and in our everyday lives. Here Leonard Mlodinow takes us on a revelatory exploration of how elasticity works, from the findings of cutting-edge neuroscience to the artists, writers, musicians, innovators and organizations who have used elastic thinking to adapt and succeed. He also reveals how you can test your brain power and flex your thinking. By uncovering the secrets of our flexible minds, Elasticshows us how to thrive in a world where the ability to adapt is more important than ever before.