{"product_id":"suspicious-minds-9781472915634","title":"Suspicious Minds","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe're all conspiracy theorists. Some of us just hide it better than others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSuspicious Minds\u003c\/i\u003e, Rob Brotherton decodes the psychology, history, and consequences of conspiracism, and delves into the research that offers insights into why so many of us are drawn to implausible, unproven and un-provable conspiracy theories. They resonate with some of our brain''s built-in quirks and foibles, and tap into some of our deepest desires, fears, and assumptions about the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConspiracy theorists do not wear tin-foil hats (for the most part). They are not just a few kooks lurking on the paranoid fringes of society with bizarre ideas about shape-shifting reptilian aliens running society in secret. They walk among us. They \u003ci\u003eare\u003c\/i\u003e us. Everyone loves a good conspiracy. Yet conspiracy theories are not a recent invention. And they are not always a harmless curiosity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fascinating and often surprising psychology of conspiracy theories tells us a lot--n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSophisticated and absorbing...This is a first-class book. It melds science, history and popular culture cleverly and with purpose. * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eA thought-provoking analysis and an appealing guide to thinking about conspiracies, real and imagined. * Wall Street Journal *\u003cbr\u003e...presents a textured and often surprising look into the fascinating world of conspiracy theories. A world so often described as dark and shady is shown to be much closer to home than we could have first imagined. * The Psychologist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuspicious Minds\u003c\/i\u003e details the various psychological 'quirks and shortcuts' that make us susceptible to conspiracy theories [...] offering a convincing argument against the common practice of tarring political opponents as conspiracy theorists. -- Adrian Chen * New York Times Book Review *\u003cbr\u003eClearly written and with liberal use of humor and numerous examples from scholarly research, this title provides a valuable look at why conspiracy theories abound and why we should continually assess our thinking. -- Richard Maxwell * 9\/1 *\u003cbr\u003eAn enlightening and educational read. * How It Works *\u003cbr\u003eIn this fascinating, and often startling book, Rob Brotherton reveals that the crazy people may well be completely wrong in their beliefs, but they are no more crazy than you and me. * Fortean Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. Down the Rabbit Hole  Chapter 1. The Age of Conspiracy Chapter 2. What’s the Harm? Chapter 3. What is a Conspiracy Theory? Chapter 4. Conspiracy Minded  Chapter 5. The Paranoid Fringe  Chapter 6. I Want to Believe  Chapter 7. (Official) Stories  Chapter 8. Connect the Dots Chapter 9. Intention Seekers  Chapter 10. Proportion Distortion Chapter 11. I \u003ci\u003eKnew \u003c\/i\u003eIt  Epilogue: Only Human\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408774570327,"sku":"9781472915634","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472915634.jpg?v=1730504161","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/suspicious-minds-9781472915634","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}