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The Science of Fear

Why We Fear the Things We Shouldn't--and Put Ourselves in Greater Danger

by Daniel Gardner · 2008 · 339 pages

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About This Book

An examination of the psychological gap between actual risk and human perception. The book explores how 'gut' reactions and cognitive biases lead to irrational fears, and how media and political interests exploit these instincts.

Genres

Psychology & Behavior Science & Technology Society & Politics

Topics

Behavioral Economics Cognitive Biases Critical Thinking Decision Making Risk Management Storytelling

Book Details

Published

2008

Pages

339

Language

en

ISBN

9780525950622

Audiobook Available

12h 8m

Narrated by Scott Peterson

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