Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain

by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler

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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...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0393652203

ISBN13:9780393652208

Release Date:March 2021

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

Length:264 Pages

Weight:1.03 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

Behavioral Economics Belief Systems Cognitive Science Decision Making Emotional Intelligence Self-Improvement Social Psychology Business Business & Investing Economics

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