{"title":"Rebecca Lemov","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the intriguing works of Rebecca Lemov, an author celebrated for her insightful contributions to the Self-Help and Personal Development genre. With a knack for dissecting complex ideas into accessible narratives, her books invite readers on a journey of introspection and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works you'll find in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Instability of Truth\u003c\/em\u003e. In this thought-provoking book, Lemov explores the fluidity of truth in the modern world, offering readers a new perspective on understanding and navigating the ever-changing landscape of information. Her writing encourages self-reflection and helps readers develop a more nuanced comprehension of themselves and their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca Lemov’s works are ideal for those who seek to expand their knowledge and challenge their perceptions, offering a blend of intellectual rigor and practical wisdom. Dive into her collection and embark on a journey that promises not just self-discovery, but a deeper understanding of the truths that shape our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-instability-of-truth-by-rebecca-lemov-9781324075264","title":"The Instability of Truth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don't recognise it while it's happening—unless we know where to look. As Rebecca Lemov writes in \u003cem\u003eThe Instability of Truth\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Brainwashing erases itself.\" What we call brainwashing is more common than we think; it is not so much what happens to other people as what can happen to anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Instability of Truth\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the myriad ways our minds can be controlled against our will, from the brainwashing techniques used against American POWs in North Korea to the \"soft\" brainwashing of social media doomscrolling and behaviour-shaping. In our increasingly data-driven world, anyone can fall victim to mind control. Lemov identifies invasive forms of emotional engineering that exploit trauma and addiction to coerce and persuade in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the word \"brainwashing\" from deep in the files of an operative of the U.S. Office of Strategic Services in the 1950s to the pioneering research of Robert Jay Lifton, to the public trials of cult leaders and the case of Patty Hearst, Lemov also studies how the idea of mind control has spread across the globe and penetrated courtrooms, secret labs, military schools, and today's digital sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Instability of Truth\u003c\/em\u003e offers lessons from mind-control episodes past and present. Truth is always subject to question in more mundane walks of life than most people believe, and Lemov equips us for the increasing challenges we face from social media, AI, and an unprecedented, global form of surveillance capitalism. \u003cem\u003eThe Instability of Truth\u003c\/em\u003e develops a rigorous new understanding of both brainwashing's paradoxes and its emotional roots, by giving voice to brainwashers, the brainwashed, and third-party observers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868868071660,"sku":"9781324075264","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/048d0913dbf90156c00b58f787363ee2.jpg?v=1759789457"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rebecca-lemov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}