Critical thinking is a key skill of the 21st century: it helps you not drown in the endless ocean of information, separate truth from lies, make balanced, rational decisions, and apply logic when it’s needed.
Nikita Nepryakhin’s new book is an exciting journey through the world of illusions and the labyrinth of thinking peculiarities that provides answers to many questions. Why do we believe all kinds of nonsense? Where do people get so many prejudices? What is mystical thinking? What is the difference between science and superstition? How do you separate truth from fakes and think flexibly and impartially? How can you look into the future using abduction?
The author gives readers concrete, practical tools: understanding your own and other people’s cognitive biases, the basics of formal and informal logic, argumentation theory, fact-checking technologies, decision-making algorithms, and creative thinking. “The Anatomy of Delusions” is like a guide to exposing tricks—smart, detailed, and, above all, clear. The book describes the most popular myths and delusions in human history: from astrology and homeopathy to psychics and ghosts.
“The Anatomy of Delusions” is the first book on critical thinking written by a domestic author. You’ll find many real examples and cases, illustrations and research, as well as practical exercises to reinforce what you learn in practice. This book can flip your ideas about yourself and the world around you.