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Useful Delusions
The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
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Useful Delusions
From The New York Times best-selling author and host of Hidden Brain comes a counterintuitive, thought-provoking exploration of deception’s role in human success.
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Self-deception does terrible harm to us, to our communities, and to the planet. But if it is so bad for us, why is it ubiquitous? In Useful Delusions, Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler argue that, paradoxically, self-deception can also play a vital role in our success and well-being.
The lies we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers. They can explain why some people live longer than others, why some couples remain in love and others don't, why some nations hold together while others splinter.
Filled with powerful personal stories and drawing on new insights in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, Useful Delusions offers a fascinating tour of what it really means to be human.
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Useful Delusions has been praised for its engaging and accessible exploration of self-deception. Reviewers commend the authors for blending scientific facts with captivating narratives, effectively illustrating how self-deception can serve both beneficial and harmful roles. The book is noted for offering insightful guidance on addressing damaging delusions, supported by a thoughtful blend of data and storytelling.
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ISBN: 9780393652208
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 April 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Illustration: 1 illustration
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 452g
Pages: 264
About the Author
Shankar Vedantam is host of the Hidden Brain podcast and public radio show and the author of The Hidden Brain, a New York Times national bestseller. He lives in Washington, DC. Bill Mesler is the coauthor of A Brief History of Creation. He lives in Washington, DC.
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