Misbelief
by Dan Ariely
After becoming the target of conspiracy theories himself, Ariely investigates how reasonable people come to believe unreasonable things: stress, cognitive shortcuts, personality and social reinforcement. Personal and generous toward people he disagrees with.
Read it if…
you have lost someone to a rabbit hole and want to understand the funnel.
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Skip it if…
you want to win arguments; the book says that is the wrong goal.
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Three things you will actually use
- Misbelief starts with stress, not stupidity.
- Belonging reinforces belief.
- Compassion keeps the door open.
Do this first
Read the chapter on the stress funnel and apply it to someone you know.
Our verdict
The funnel of misbelief.
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