{"product_id":"falsehoods-fly-9780231213943","title":"Falsehoods Fly","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA leading cognitive scientist and philosopher offers a new framework for recognizing and countering misleading claims by exploring the ways that information works—and breaks down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this important book, renowned philosopher Paul Thagard doesn’t beat around the bush: misinformation kills. But what is misinformation exactly? Thagard offers not only a bold new theory but also actionable solutions. A timely and compelling read. -- Sander van der Linden, author of \u003ci\u003eFoolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Thagard has done a great public service by writing such an accessible, comprehensive book on what many feel is the great scourge of our age: misinformation. I am delighted to see a philosopher of such stature take on this problem, bringing logic, crystal-clear prose, and a little hope to a topic that affects us all. This is public philosophy at its finest. -- Lee McIntyre, author of \u003ci\u003eOn Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFalsehoods Fly \u003c\/i\u003egives a novel framework for thinking about the various mechanisms involved in the spread of misinformation. By breaking this process down into concrete stages, Thagard helps identify what makes people susceptible to false beliefs. He draws on the latest in cognitive science to identify where the processes of misinformation can best be interrupted and stopped. A range of current examples, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine war, helps situate his arguments. This insightful book can help us all better understand ourselves and improve our ability to form good beliefs. -- Cailin O'Connor, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his signature lucid and witty style, Paul Thagard offers a novel theory of misinformation—how it is generated and spread and how it can be fixed. His theory is rooted in a solid foundation and comes with a healthy dose of optimism that bullshitters and their \"alternative facts\" will not prevail. A refreshing perspective and satisfying read. -- Olaf Dammann, Tufts University School of Medicine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e1. Lies Kill: The Perils of Misinformation\u003cbr\u003e2. Information and Misinformation: How They Work\u003cbr\u003e3. Believing What You Want: Motivated Reasoning, Emotion, and Identity\u003cbr\u003e4. Plagues: COVID-19 and Medical Misinformation\u003cbr\u003e5. Storms: Climate Change and Scientific Misinformation\u003cbr\u003e6. Plots: Conspiracy Theories and Political Misinformation\u003cbr\u003e7. Evils: Inequality and Social Misinformation\u003cbr\u003e8. Misinformation Self-Defense: A Manual Illustrated by the Russia-Ukraine War\u003cbr\u003e9. Reality Rescued: Beyond Post-Truth\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400381833559,"sku":"9780231213943","price":75.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231213943.jpg?v=1730470555","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/falsehoods-fly-9780231213943","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}