You are Not So Smart
Why Your Memory is Mostly Fiction, Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself
(Autor) David McRaneyHow many of your Facebook friends do you think you know? Would you help a stranger in need? Do you know why you’re so in love with your new smartphone? The truth is: you’re probably wrong. You are not so smart. In this international bestseller, award-winning journalist David McRaney examines the assorted ways we mislead ourselves every single day. A psychology course with all the boring bits taken out, prepare for a whirlwind tour of the latest research in the subject, fused with a healthy dose of humour and wit. You’ll discover just how irrational you really are, which delusions keep you sane, how to boost your productivity, and why you’ve never kept a New Year’s resolution.
David McRaney
David McRaney is an American author and journalist known for his insightful explorations of human behavior and psychology. His most notable work is "You Are Not So Smart," a blog-turned-book that delves into the ways in which our minds deceive us and how we can overcome cognitive biases. McRaney's writing style is engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking, making complex psychological concepts easily understandable to a wide audience. Through his work, he has made significant contributions to the field of popular psychology and has helped readers gain a better understanding of their own thought processes.
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