Description: Foolproof by Sander van der Linden Winner of British Psychological Society Best Book Prize (Popular Science) 2023Natures Top 10 Books of 2023A Financial Times Book of the Year 2023 A Waterstones Book of the Year for Politics 2023 Fake news. Alternative facts. Conspiracy theories. Misinformation is one of the defining problems of our age, and despite what we may think, we are all susceptible. So how and why does misinformation spread? And, more importantly, what can we do about it? Sander van der Linden, a Cambridge University professor and leading expert, takes us through the psychology of conspiratorial thinking and equips us with the tools needed to help stop the spread of misinformation once and for all.Authoritative Financial TimesEncouraging The TimesA fascinating case for counteracting the misinformation virus through psychological inoculation ObserverA must-read for those of us interested in resisting the spread of disinformation Psychology TodayIf you want to know why people believe fake news and how to defend yourself against it, then this is the book to read The Skeptic FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Sander van der Linden is The Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He is often dubbed Cambridges defence against the dark arts teacher and his pioneering research on fake news, misinformation, science denial, and the psychology of influence and persuasion is world-renowned and has received many awards. Prior to Cambridge, he was based at Yale University and Princeton University. He earned his PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and currently resides in Cambridge, UK. Review Foolproof proves an overview that is authoritative, comprehensive and chatty. You wont find a better survey of what is now a vast interdisciplinary landscape and that alone is a great service Tim HarfordAn insightful and forensic examination of why our brains entertain disinformation – and the remedies that can protect us all from its real-world harm. For everyone who messages me asking how they can speak to someone who has fallen victim to online conspiracies – this is the book for you! Marianna SpringPowerfully analyses why everyone is susceptible, how falsehoods spread, and how to "prebunk" misinformation and "inoculate" ourselves and others against it NatureA fascinating, in-depth investigation into the complex landscape of misinformation from someone who has spent his career trying to combat fake news. You will never look at your social media feeds in the same way again Angela Saini, author of The PatriarchsThis brilliant book vividly illuminates the challenges of countering misinformation, showing how human psychology can make us vulnerable to manipulation and conspiracy theories. Van der Lindens analysis would be utterly depressing, were he not to provide a set of powerful evidence-based antigens designed to protect us from false claims. They have never been more needed Professor David Spiegelhalter… Readers will find an accessible crash course on how human psychology functions in processing information and assessing its truthfulness. Van der Linden is highly skilled at condensing the most relevant knowledge into a highly coherent text The SkepticSander van der Linden is one of the worlds leading experts on combating misinformation, and Foolproof is the ultimate handbook for navigating – and fighting back against – the tsunami that threatens to drown us in bullshit Jay Van Bavel, author of The Power of Us Details ISBN0008466750 Author Sander van der Linden Pages 336 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780008466756 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-02-15 Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd Subtitle Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2024-02-15 ISBN-10 0008466750 Alternative 9780008466718 DEWEY 302.23 Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-07-24 AU Release Date 2024-07-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160760286;
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