Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain by Shankar V

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Useful Delusions by Shankar Vedantam, Bill Mesler From The New York Times best-selling author and host of Hidden Brain comes a counterintuitive, thought-provoking exploration of deceptions role in human success. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Self-deception does terrible harm to us, to our communities, and to the planet. But if it is so bad for us, why is it ubiquitous? In Useful Delusions, Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler argue that, paradoxically, self-deception can also play a vital role in our success and well-being. The lies we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers. They can explain why some people live longer than others, why some couples remain in love and others dont, why some nations hold together while others splinter. Filled with powerful personal stories and drawing on new insights in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, Useful Delusions offers a fascinating tour of what it really means to be human. Author Biography Shankar Vedantam is host of the Hidden Brain podcast and public radio show and the author of The Hidden Brain, a New York Times national bestseller. He lives in Washington, DC. Bill Mesler is the coauthor of A Brief History of Creation. He lives in Washington, DC. Review Useful Delusions takes us on a fascinating, enlightening tour of the human mind.--Karen R. Koenig "New York Journal of Books"Vedantam and Mesler pepper hard data with compelling stories to make their case. Vedantams empathy and intuitive understanding of human nature, which shine on his popular Hidden Brain podcast, come through in Useful Delusions.--Tali Sharot "New York Times Book Review" Review Quote "Vedantam and Mesler pepper hard data with compelling stories to make their case. Vedantams empathy and intuitive understanding of human nature, which shine on his popular Hidden Brain podcast, come through in Useful Delusions." Details ISBN1324020288 Author Bill Mesler Short Title Useful Delusions Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1324020288 ISBN-13 9781324020288 Format Paperback Subtitle The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain DEWEY 153.4 Country of Publication United States Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2022-04-15 Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York NZ Release Date 2022-04-15 US Release Date 2022-04-15 UK Release Date 2022-04-15 Pages 272 Illustrations 1 illustration Alternative 9780393652208 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-04-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:135026193;

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