Summary:
The book explores the various ways in which human thinking often deviates from logic and reason, delving into psychological research to illustrate how biases, poor decision-making, and illogical behavior pervade everyday life. It also examines the implications of these irrational tendencies for individuals and society, offering insights into how to recognize and mitigate them.
Key points:
1. Cognitive Biases: Sutherland talks about how our thinking is often wrong because of cognitive biases. These are mental shortcuts that can lead to mistakes, like only noticing information that agrees with what we already think or giving too much weight to the first information we get.
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