David McRaney
What’s inside
This book debunks the delusions we have about ourselves and the world, revealing how we succumb to self-deception and cognitive biases.
You’ll Learn
- Enhanced awareness of personal cognitive biases
- Improved critical thinking skills
- Tools for better decision making
- Insights into human psychology and behavior
Key Points
- The Misconception of Self-Understanding
- Confronting Cognitive Biases
- The Illusion of Knowledge
- Understanding the Backfire Effect
- The Role of Social Norms in Shaping Thoughts
- Overcoming the Narrative Fallacy
- The Power of Introspection and Growth
Who’s it For
- Psychology enthusiasts
- Self-help readers
- Students of human behavior
- Skeptics seeking to challenge their beliefs
About the author
David McRaney is a journalist and self-proclaimed psychology nerd, fascinated by the ways people delude themselves.