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The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything

by Bobby Duffy
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The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything
The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything

Challenging common misconceptions with global data.

Ever felt like you're informed, yet find yourself shocked by reality? "The Perils of Perception" offers a compelling journey into our collective misinformation. It's like having a personal reality-check session that enlightens you about the world and your own biases. Perfect if you appreciate a thought-provoking read that questions your knowledge and promotes critical thinking.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything

by Bobby Duffy
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ISBN: 9781786494580
Authors: Bobby Duffy
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2019-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Personal Development, Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Sociology, Personal Development, Economics, Politics, Society, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 1186 readers)

Description

Do you eat too much sugar? Is violence in the world increasing or decreasing? What proportion of your country are Muslim? What does it cost to raise a child? How much do we need to save for retirement? How much tax do the rich pay? When we estimate the answers to these fundamental questions that directly affect our lives, we tend to be vastly wrong, irrespective of how educated we are. This landmark book—informed by more than 10 exclusive major polling studies by IPSOS across 40 countries—asks why in the age of the internet, where information should be more accessible than ever, we remain so poorly informed. Using the latest research into the media, decision science, heuristics, and emotional reasoning, Bobby Duffy examines why the populations of some countries seem better informed than others, and how we can address our ignorance of key public data and trends. An essential read for anyone who wants to be smarter and better informed, this fascinating book will transform the way you engage with the world.
 

Challenging common misconceptions with global data.

Ever felt like you're informed, yet find yourself shocked by reality? "The Perils of Perception" offers a compelling journey into our collective misinformation. It's like having a personal reality-check session that enlightens you about the world and your own biases. Perfect if you appreciate a thought-provoking read that questions your knowledge and promotes critical thinking.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.