The irrational ape: why we fall for disinformation, conspiracy theory and propaganda / David Robert Grimes.
By: Grimes, David Robert [author]
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BookPublisher: London : Simon & Schuster, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 390 pages ; 19 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781471178283 (paperback).Subject(s): Critical thinking | Logic | CivilizationAdditional physical formats: Electronic version: The irrational ape : why flawed logic puts us all at risk and how critical thinking can save the worldDDC classification: 160 Also available in electronic form.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 160 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | MTU Cork Module STAT9011 - Supplementary reading. | 00219214 |
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'A beautifully reasoned book about our own unreasonableness' Robin Ince
In 1983, the reasoning of one unsung Russian narrowly averted nuclear war, proving that critical thinking can save the world. Today, facing unprecedented tides of disinformation, we're frequently misled, to our detriment. The Irrational Ape explores the reasons why we get things so wrong, illustrated with incredible stories from the comical to the catastrophic.
With a cast including murderous popes, conspiracy theorists, snake-oil salesmen, dubious celebrities and superstitious pigeons, The Irrational Ape delves into how reasoning errors, skewed perceptions and even our own psychology render us so susceptible to falsehood - and how we can improve our reasoning to ensure we avoid being taken in.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
MTU CORK Module STAT 9011 - Supplementary reading.
Also available in electronic form.