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In our contemporary era of information saturation, our cognitive faculties find themselves overwhelmed, amplifying our inherent irrationality. Amanda Montell masterfully interweaves cultural analysis with personal anecdotes to scrutinise our modern cognitive biases and the intriguing phenomenon of 'magical overthinking'.
This 'magical thinking' encompasses the notion that one's inner thoughts can influence unrelated external events. From 'manifesting' financial prosperity to warding off illness through sheer positivity, or transforming a toxic relationship through unwavering loyalty, Montell dissects these widespread beliefs with surgical precision.
Through a series of incisive and introspective chapters, the author examines the cognitive biases that dominate our minds. She explores how the 'halo effect' fosters both adoration and loathing of celebrities, and how the 'sunk cost fallacy' keeps us tethered to detrimental relationships long after their expiration date.
Delivered with Montell's characteristic wit and intellect, the overarching message is one of optimism and compassion for our anxiety-ridden human condition. If you've lost faith in our capacity to reason amidst the cacophony of information overload, this tome endeavours to illuminate the seemingly nonsensical. It aims to prise open the windows of our minds, allowing fresh perspectives to permeate. Perhaps, in doing so, it might help quieten the din and reveal a hidden melody within the chaos.
Book ISBN: | 9780008701116 |
Book Author: | Amanda Montell |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Thorsons |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 242 x 162 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-04-11 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 470g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’