The Irrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda - Softcover

Grimes, David Robert

 
9781471178283: The Irrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1471178285 ISBN 13: 9781471178283
Verlag: Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2020

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'A beautifully reasoned book about our own unreasonableness' Robin Ince

In 1983, the reasoning of one unsung Russian narrowly averted nuclear war, proving that critical thinking can save the world. Today, facing unprecedented tides of disinformation, we’re frequently misled, to our detriment. The Irrational Ape explores the reasons why we get things so wrong, illustrated with incredible stories from the comical to the catastrophic.
 
With a cast including murderous popes, conspiracy theorists, snake-oil salesmen, dubious celebrities and superstitious pigeons, The Irrational Ape delves into how reasoning errors, skewed perceptions and even our own psychology render us so susceptible to falsehood – and how we can improve our reasoning to ensure we avoid being taken in.  

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr David Robert Grimes is a physicist, cancer researcher and and science journalist. Born in Dublin in 1985, he is affiliated with Oxford University and Queen's University, Belfast. He contributes to both the BBC and RTE discussing science, politics and media and has written for the Guardian, Irish Times and the Spectator, among others.

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Verlag
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1471178285
ISBN 13 
9781471178283
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
400
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