Misbelief

What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things

Dan Ariely

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BONNIER
07 January 2025

Information theory; Psychology; Behavioural economics; Business strategy; Organisational theory & behaviour; Media, information & communication industries

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""Timely... a crucial foundation for building a more empathetic and informed society."" - Daniel H. Pink

""An important book for those who want to understand... the increasingly complex world."" - Arianna Huffington

How do we distinguish between fact and fiction in a post-truth world?

The rise of fake news and AI-generated deep fakes have created a crisis of trust, making it more difficult than ever to know when we are being misled.

Renowned social scientist Dan Ariely explores how the concept of misbelief can lead anyone to doubt established truth and embrace conspiracy theories. Drawing upon his first-hand experience of being the subject of disinformation, Ariely investigates the psychological drivers and motives behind irrational beliefs and what we do to counter them.

An urgent call-to-action, Misbelief uncovers how we can stem the tide of misbelief with an empathetic and tolerant approach and restore trust in society.

By: Dan Ariely
Imprint: BONNIER
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9781785120800
ISBN 10: 1785120808
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 07 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active