Time of delusion. Why smart people fall for falsifications, spread rumors and believe in conspiracy theories

Today, disinformation surrounds us on all sides and, along with the “crisis of trust,” poses a serious problem. When certain factors are combined, a person begins to process incoming information in a special way, without subjecting it to critical analysis, making categorical conclusions with unshakable confidence in his own rightness.
Dan Ariely, a renowned sociologist and author of several best-selling books on the psychology of irrationality, pays special attention to the phenomenon of delusions, explaining why rational people lose the ability to think critically and accept facts that are outright false. He conducts a comprehensive analysis of the psychological, cognitive, personal and social factors that push a person into the so-called vortex of delusions. This includes stress, bias, special social and psychological needs, and much more.
Dan Ariely doesn't just guide the reader through the labyrinth of misinformation, but offers sensible methods and recommendations to help cope with the information flows that bombard us every day, as well as protect yourself and your loved ones from the vortex of misconceptions. The strategies offered by the author are based on empathy and support, without judgment or negativity.