Not Born Yesterday Not Born Yesterday Hugo Mercier

Not Born Yesterday

How We Determine Who to Trust and Which Information to Accept

by Hugo Mercier

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About This Book

This 2020 publication challenges widespread assumptions about human susceptibility to manipulation. Drawing from research studies, principles of evolutionary biology, and examples from history, the author systematically dismantles these assumptions. The work demonstrates that people possess advanced cognitive tools specifically evolved to guide choices about trusting others, accepting information, revising opinions, and dismissing unrealistic claims.

Who Should Read This?

  • Those fascinated by historical events and patterns
  • Readers curious about evolutionary psychology
  • Anyone questioning how to evaluate the reliability of others

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