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Not born yesterday : the science of who we trust and what we believe
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Not born yesterday : the science of who we trust and what we believe

by Hugo Mercier

This work analyses the cognitive mechanisms used to evaluate information and determine trustworthiness. It argues that systems of open vigilance protect against mass persuasion, suggesting that widespread gullibility is a misconception.

Accession 24217 ISBN 9780691178707 Publisher Princeton University Press
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