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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mercier, Hugo (Author)
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2020]
Subjects:
Persuasion (Psychology) > Social aspects.
Influence (Psychology) > Social aspects.
Trust.
Belief and doubt.
Decision making.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 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.