The Psychology of Misinformation - Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der Linden

Category: Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Psychology

Written by Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der Linden
Read by Shamaan Casey
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
Release date: 03-31-26

King Charles III is Dracula’s distant cousin. Governments are hiding information about UFOs. COVID-19 came from outer space. These sound like absurd statements, but some are true, and others are misinformation. But what exactly is misinformation? Who believes and spreads things that aren’t true, and why? What solutions do we have available, and how well do they work? This book answers all these questions and more. Tackling the science of misinformation from its evolutionary origins to its role in the internet era, this book translates rigorous research on misleading information into a comprehensive and jargon-free explanation. Whether you are a student, researcher, policymaker, or changemaker, you will discover an accessible analysis on human belief in today’s world and expert advice on how to prevent deception.