You Are Not So Smart
You Are Not So Smart
How We Construct False Memories, Overestimate Our Social Circles, and 46 Additional Methods of Self-Deception
About This Book
This 2011 book examines the numerous methods through which people deceive themselves. Drawing from extensive psychological studies, McRaney dismantles the idea that humans function as logical creatures who perceive reality accurately. The work presents compelling evidence that self-deception colors our daily experiences in both beneficial and detrimental ways.
Who Should Read This?
- People who consider themselves logical and rational decision-makers
- Readers curious about the mechanisms of everyday self-deception
- Those interested in understanding human psychology and behavior patterns
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