Summary:
The book examines the intricacies and pitfalls of human interactions with unfamiliar individuals, exploring how our inability to understand strangers can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings. It delves into a series of historical and contemporary events to illustrate the consequences of miscommunication and the flawed strategies we often use when judging others.
Key points:
1. "Truth-Default Theory": Humans naturally believe others until given a reason not to, which can cause misunderstandings, especially with strangers.
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