Not born yesterday : the science of who we trust and what we believe /

Explains how we decide who we can trust and what we should believe -- and argues that we're pretty good at making these decisions. In this lively and provocative book, Hugo Mercier demonstrates how virtually all attempts at mass persuasion -- whether by religious leaders, politicians, or advert...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mercier, Hugo (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2020]
Temas:
Persuasion (Psychology) > Social aspects.
Influence (Psychology) > Social aspects.
Trust.
Belief and doubt.
Decision making.
Decision Making
Influence (Psychologie) > Aspect social.
Confiance.
Croyance et doute.
Prise de décision.
decision making.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
Belief and doubt
Decision making
Persuasion (Psychology) > Social aspects
Trust
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The Case for Gullibility
  • 2. Vigilance in Communication
  • 3. Evolving Open-Mindedness
  • 4. What to Believe?
  • 5. Who Knows Best?
  • 6. Who to Trust?
  • 7. What to Feel?
  • 8. Demagogues, Prophets, and Preachers
  • 9. Propagandists, Campaigners, and Advertisers
  • 10. Titillating Rumors
  • 11. From Circular Reporting to Supernatural Beliefs
  • 12. Witches' Confessions and Other Useful Absurdities
  • 13. Futile Fake News
  • 14. Shallow Gurus
  • 15. Angry Pundits and Skillful Con Men
  • 16. The Case against Gullibility.

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