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Misbelief

What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things

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Misbelief

Written by: Dan Ariely
Narrated by: Simon Jones
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'Thoughtful, moving and well-written' - Yuval Noah Harari

'An urgent examination of the human attraction to misinformation' - Daniel H. Pink

Misinformation affects us daily, from social media to politics and even personal relationships. Policing social media alone cannot solve the complex problem shaped by partisan politics and subjective interpretations of truth.

In Misbelief social scientist Dan Ariely explores the behaviour of 'misbelief' that leads people to distrust accepted truths and embrace conspiracy theories. Misinformation taps into something innate in all of us, regardless of political affiliation. By understanding this psychology, we can mitigate its effects. Grounded in research and Ariely's personal experience as a target of disinformation, the book analyses the psychological drivers behind adopting irrational beliefs. Ariely reveals the emotional, cognitive, personality, and social elements that drive people towards false information and mistrust.

Despite advanced AI generating convincing fake news, Ariely offers hope. Awareness of the forces fuelling misbelief makes individuals and society more resilient. Combating misbelief requires empathy, not conflict. Recognising misbelief as a human problem allows us to be part of the solution. Business Leaders Computer Science Consumer Behaviour & Market Research Marketing & Sales Organisational Behaviour Professionals & Academics Workplace & Organisational Behaviour
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What makes us believe the unbelievable? Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes bizarre) world of misbeliefs in this eye-opening book! The author's witty take on his personal encounters with the misinformed and misbelieving keeps you engaged from start to finish. Not only will you be "enlightened" about how misbeliefs tick (think flat Earthers and Covid Deniers!), but you'll also gain insights into what fuels them and how we can navigate them, both in ourselves and others. And while no country is entirely immune, prepare to be surprised by the sheer volume of outlandish misbeliefs thriving in the US – you might just declare it the "capital of weird" after listening to this eye-opening (and side-splitting) exploration.

Enlightens you about Misbeliefs, esp Wierd Ones.

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