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

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

Hugo Mercier

Princeton University Press, c2020

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Science of who we trust and what we believe

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-350) and index

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Contents of Works

  • 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

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