The Uses of Delusion
The Uses of Delusion
The Hidden Value of Irrational Thinking
About This Book
When Believing Falsehoods Serves Us (2022) examines the surprising world of false beliefs and their unexpected advantages in everyday existence. Rather than dismissing irrational thinking as purely harmful, this work demonstrates how certain misconceptions enhance wellbeing, strengthen personal connections, and promote psychological resilience through mechanisms we rarely acknowledge.
Who Should Read This?
- Readers drawn to psychological phenomena and mental processes
- Anyone seeking deeper insight into their own thought patterns
- Critical thinkers curious about why irrational beliefs persist
- People interested in behavioral science and human cognition
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