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

Grimes, David Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1471178285 ISBN 13 : 9781471178283

Editeur : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2020

Synopsis

THE IRISH TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER

'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.  

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

How critical thinking and scientific method can help us to make the right decisions and spot fake news.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1471178285
• ISBN 13: 9781471178283
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Simon & Schuster; casetta@mondadori.it; ; Via Mondadori 1,; Segrate Milano; 20090; Italie