The Psychology of Stupidity

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Explained by Some of the World's Smartest People

By Jean-Francois Marmion

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The Psychology of Stupidity offers a compelling exploration into why people act irrationally despite their ability to think logically. Through essays by various experts, the book delves into the different facets and causes of stupidity, examining its impact on decision-making, behaviour, and society. It's a thought-provoking analysis of human nature and intellectual fallibility.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about why humans often make irrational decisions and how our brains sometimes trip us up. It brings together insights from various psychologists and thinkers to explore the often bewildering facets of human behaviour in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. If you appreciate a mix of humour and science, this philosophical exploration will likely appeal to you.

The Psychology of Stupidity

Some of the world's smartest people explain stupidity, among them: Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James and Ryan Holiday

Some of the world's smartest people explain stupidity, among them: Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James and Ryan Holiday

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The Psychology of Stupidity is the Number One International bestseller.

"We need books like this one" - psychologist Steven Pinker

At last, stupidity explained! And by some of the world's smartest people, among them Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, Alison Gopnik, Howard Gardner, Antonio Damasio, Aaron James and Ryan Holiday.

Stupidity is all around us, from the colleagues who won't stop hitting 'reply all' to the former school friends posting conspiracy theories on Facebook. But in order to battle idiocy, we must first understand it. In The Psychology of Stupidity, some of the world's leading psychologists and thinkers - including a Nobel Prize winner - will show you:

Why smart people sometimes believe in utter nonsense
How our lazy brains cause us to make the wrong decisions
Why trying to debate with fools is a trap
How media manipulation and Internet overstimulation makes us dumber
Why the stupidest people don't think they're stupid

As long as there have been humans, there has been human stupidity, but with wit and wisdom, these great thinkers can help us understand this persistent human affliction.

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The Psychology of Stupidity, co-authored by Jean-Francois Marmion, is praised for its entertaining yet instructive exploration of human folly, with reviews highlighting its clarity and accessibility. The text is described as a comprehensive and witty inquiry, successfully blending scholarship with wit, and leaving readers both amused and enlightened. Critics have noted its engaging and easygoing style, which offers insightful reflections on whether the perception of human intelligence is declining.

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ISBN: 9781529053869

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Contributors:

Edited by Jean-Francois Marmion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Jean-François Marmion (editor) is a psychologist, an associate editor of the French journal Sciences Humaines [Social Sciences], and a former editor-in-chief of the French magazine Le Cercle Psy [Psychological Circle]. He lives in France, where The Psychology of Stupidity was a number one bestseller.