{"title":"Paul Thagard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Paul Thagard collection at our bookstore, where science enthusiasts and curious minds alike can delve into the intricate world of scientific exploration. Paul Thagard, a luminary in the realm of cognitive science and philosophy, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his writings. With a profound ability to elucidate complex scientific concepts, Thagard’s works are both enlightening and accessible to readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin our collection, you'll discover \"Falsehoods Fly,\" a compelling book that challenges the reader to question prevailing assumptions and explore the intricate web of information that colours our perception of reality. Thagard's writing transcends traditional scientific narratives, offering readers a unique perspective on how science interplays with human thought and behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're passionate about \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e and eager to expand your understanding of how scientific theories mould our world, Paul Thagard’s books are essential additions to your reading list. Dive into these works to not only gain a deeper appreciation of scientific exploration but also to better understand the cognitive processes that govern our reasoning and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"falsehoods-fly-by-paul-thagard-9780231213950","title":"Falsehoods Fly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisinformation is one of the twenty-first century's greatest challenges, a peril to democracy, peace, science, and public health. Yet we lack a clear understanding of what makes misinformation so potent and why it can spread so rapidly. In \u003cem\u003eFalsehoods Fly\u003c\/em\u003e, a leading cognitive scientist and philosopher offers a new framework for recognising and countering misleading claims by exploring the ways that information works—and breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Thagard examines the dangers of misinformation on COVID-19, climate change, conspiracy theories, inequality, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He argues that effective responses to these problems require understanding how information is generated and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together empirical findings about the psychological and social mechanisms that drive cognitive errors with philosophical accounts of critical thinking, Thagard develops an innovative theory of how we gain information. Grasping how the generation and transmission of knowledge can fail helps us find ways to repair it and provides tools for converting misinformation into facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a deep and rich account of the nature and workings of information, \u003cem\u003eFalsehoods Fly\u003c\/em\u003e provides practical, concrete strategies to stop the creation and spread of misinformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854514901228,"sku":"9780231213950","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/da3222fac9efc64f6c0aba1c53cb532e.jpg?v=1759269267"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-thagard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}