
Irrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda book by David Robert Grimes
By David Robert GrimesIrrational Ape: Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theory and Propaganda book by David Robert Grimes
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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.
Book details
- Paperback
- 400 pages
- English
- 1471178285
- 9781471178283
About David Robert Grimes
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 qu Read More about David Robert Grimes
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