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How Minds Change

The New Science of Belief, Opinion and Persuasion
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How Minds Change by David McRaney delves into the fascinating science behind how people transform their beliefs and opinions. It explores the cognitive and social shifts that occur when someone challenges their preconceived notions. Through engaging stories and psychological insights, the book provides a thought-provoking exploration of how, and why, humans change their minds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the science behind how opinions and beliefs are formed and altered. It may appeal to you if you're fascinated by cognitive psychology and the mechanisms that lead to personal growth and transformation. Readers interested in understanding how to foster meaningful change in themselves or others will find it particularly insightful.

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Our most deeply held opinions and beliefs can be changed – here’s how.

Our most deeply held opinions and beliefs can be changed – here’s how.

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‘In a time when too many minds seem closed, this is a masterful analysis of what it takes to open them’ Adam Grant, author of the bestselling Think Again

‘Optimistic, illuminating and even inspiring’ Guardian

As the world is increasingly polarised, it feels impossible to change the mind of someone with a conflicting view. But this book shows that you could be one conversation away from changing someone’s mind about something, maybe a lot of things.

Self-delusion expert and psychology nerd David McRaney sets out to discover not just what it takes to influence others, but why we believe in the first place. Along the way, he meets a former Westboro Baptist Church member who was deradicalised on Twitter, goes deep canvassing to see how quickly people will surrender their character-defining views, finds a 9/11 Truther who turns his back on it all, and reveals how, within a few years, half a country can go from opposing the ‘gay agenda’ to happily attending same-sex weddings.

Distilling the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, How Minds Change reveals how beliefs take hold, not over hundreds of years, but in less than a generation, in less than a decade, and sometimes in an instant.

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The book by David McRaney is widely praised for its insightful exploration of how thoughts and beliefs are formed and shifted. It has been described as fascinating and timely, offering a riveting examination of persuasion and the psychological processes behind changing minds. Reviewers highlight McRaney's engaging storytelling and his ability to illuminate complex scientific concepts in an accessible way, making it an inspiring and thought-provoking read.

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ISBN: 9780861545681

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

About the Author

David McRaney is a journalist, author and podcaster. His blog exploring how we delude ourselves laid the groundwork for his first book, You Are Not So Smart, which became an international bestseller and was translated into fourteen languages. He lives in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. @davidmcraney davidmcraney.com

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