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Book Synopsis: A leading social researcher explains why humans so consistently misunderstand the outside world. How often are women harassed? What percentage of the population are immigrants? How bad is unemployment? These questions are important, but most of us get the answers wrong. Research shows that people often wildly misunderstand the state of the world, regardless of age, sex, or education. And though the internet brings us unprecedented access to information, there’s little evidence we’re any better informed because of it. We may blame cognitive bias or fake news, but neither tells the complete story. In Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything, Bobby Duffy draws on his research into public perception across more than forty countries, offering a sweeping account of the stubborn problem of human delusion: how society breeds it, why it will never go away, and what our misperceptions say about what we really believe. We won’t always know the facts, but they still matter. Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything is mandatory reading for anyone interested making humankind a little bit smarter.
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Discover the shocking truth about our perception of the world with "Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding." In this groundbreaking book, renowned social researcher Bobby Duffy unveils the startling reality that most of us consistently misinterpret the outside world. No matter our age, gender, or education, our misconceptions plague us.
With easy access to information on the internet, you might think that we are becoming more informed. However, it's alarming to realize that this is not the case. Cognitive bias and fake news are only part of the problem. In this eye-opening read, Duffy reveals how society fuels our delusion and why it will always remain a challenge to overcome.
Through his extensive research conducted across over forty countries, Duffy provides a sweeping account of the societal factors that contribute to our misperceptions. Discover why the facts still matter, even if we won't always know them. "Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything" is a must-read for those who strive to make humankind a little bit smarter.
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