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The Weirdest People In The World
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Author : Joseph Henrich
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2020-09-10
The Weirdest People In The World written by Joseph Henrich and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-10 with Psychology categories.
'A landmark in social thought. Henrich may go down as the most influential social scientist of the first half of the twenty-first century' MATTHEW SYED Do you identify yourself by your profession or achievements, rather than your family network? Do you cultivate your unique attributes and goals? If so, perhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic. Unlike most who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, nonconformist, analytical and control-oriented. How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically peculiar? What part did these differences play in our history, and what do they mean for our collective identity? Joseph Henrich, who developed the game-changing concept of WEIRD, uses leading-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics and evolutionary biology to explore how changing family structures, marriage practices and religious beliefs in the Middle Ages shaped the Western mind, laying the foundations for the world we know today. Brilliant, provocative, engaging and surprising, this landmark study will revolutionize your understanding of who - and how - we are now. 'Phenomenal ... The only theory I am aware of that attempts to explain broad patterns of human psychology on a global scale' Washington Post 'You will never look again in the same way at your own seemingly universal values' Uta Frith, Professor of Cognitive Development, University College London
One Eye Open
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Author : Velox Books
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-05-26
One Eye Open written by Velox Books and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-26 with categories.
Can an infomercial drive you insane? Is it possible for inanimate objects to get revenge? Why are whales falling from the sky? The answers to these questions and more await you in this collection of terrifying, twisted, and thought-provoking tales from K. G. Lewis. Remember to keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times and always keep One Eye Open. Reader Praise "I really enjoyed each story in this collection."--Heather B. "Great book and great characters."--Cher R. " I would recommend this book to everyone."--Christine C.
More Strange People
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Author : Philip Rush
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
More Strange People written by Philip Rush and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Great Britain categories.
Swimming Lessons
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Author : Claire Fuller
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-01-26
Swimming Lessons written by Claire Fuller and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with Fiction categories.
FROM THE COSTA AWARD-WINNING, WOMEN’S PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF UNSETTLED GROUND Twelve years ago Flora's mother Ingrid disappeared, vanishing from a Dorset beach, presumed drowned. Everyone - especially her sister and father Gil - believes Ingrid is long dead. Everyone, except Flora. So when she hears that her father has had an accident, and is insisting that he saw his wife, Floral rushes home. But the answers she seeks are nowhere to be found - only further questions. Who did Flora’s father actually see that day? Why is his house filled with towering piles of books? And might the letters hidden within them hold the truth behind her parents’ extraordinary marriage? ‘Thrilling and transporting’ Sunday Times ‘An eloquent tale of squandered love and seething secrets’ Sunday Express ‘A compelling portrait of a complicated, unconventional marriage, and of flawed humanity, with all its secrets, silences and deceits. Excellent’ Mail on Sunday ‘A beautifully told story of motherhood, marriage, and infidelity’ Good Housekeeping
Why People Believe Weird Things
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Author : Michael Shermer
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Press
Release Date : 2011-02-01
Why People Believe Weird Things written by Michael Shermer and has been published by Souvenir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-01 with Science categories.
A survey of a range of irrationalisms, with explanations of their empirical and logical flaws, this book describes the differences between science and pseudo-science, and goes on to describe and critique popular contemporary irrationalisms. Why do smart people believe weird things?Why do so many people believe in mind reading, past-life regression therapy, extra-terrestrial abduction and ghosts? What is behind the rise of 'scientific creationism' and Holocaust denial? In an age of supposed scientific enlightenment why do we appear more impressionable than ever?Scientific historian, and director of the Skeptics Society, Michael Shermer debunks these extraordinary claims in a no-holds-barred assault on the popular superstitions and confused prejudices of our time. Exploring the very human reasons behind otherworldly phenomena, conspiracy theories and cults Shermer explains why are they are so appealing to so many."Skepticism is the agent of reason against organized irrationalism -and is therefore one of the keys to human social and civic decency."Stephen Jay Gould, from his forewordShermer reveals the darker side of wishful thinking, through the recovered memory movement, satanic rituals and other modern witch hunts, and ideologies of racial superiority. Confronting those who take advantage of the gullibility of other people to advance their own, self-serving agendas Why People Believe Weird Things is compelling and often disturbing. It is a perceptive portrait of the human capacity for self-delusion and a celebration of the scientific spirit.
True Stories Of Strange Events And Odd People
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Author : Lawrence S. Bartell
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2014
True Stories Of Strange Events And Odd People written by Lawrence S. Bartell and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Lawrence Bartell experienced many strange events over the course of his long life, at least partly because he deliberately strayed far from the beaten path in science. While it might not have been the most efficient way to gain a reputation in his field, it was more fun. In his memoir, he presents a collection of entertaining, sometimes bizarre stories collected over a lifetime. Bartell chronicles a wide variety of experiences, such as his predisposition to indulge in childhood pranks, his arrest as a possible Russian spy, his work on the Manhattan Project, his entry into the Guinness Book of Records, his stint in the US Navy during wartime, and his appointment as visiting professor in Moscow during the height of the Cold War. As he recalls the curious and often bizarre true stories he acquired over a lifetime, it soon becomes evident that scientists are just as human as anyone else and that beer really can play an important role in preparing one for a PhD thesis. True Stories of Strange Events and Odd People shares details from a scientist's one-of-a-kind journey through life as he observes the world around him, tests his theories, and learns valuable life lessons.
More Strange People The Early Hanoverians 1714 1760 Illustrated By Peter Rush
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Author : Philip Rush
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
More Strange People The Early Hanoverians 1714 1760 Illustrated By Peter Rush written by Philip Rush and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with categories.
One Eye Open
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Author : K G Lewis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-12-28
One Eye Open written by K G Lewis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-28 with categories.
Can an infomercial drive you insane? Is it possible for inanimate objects to get revenge? Why are whales falling from the sky? The answers to these questions and more await you in this collection of terrifying, twisted, and thought-provoking tales from K. G. Lewis. Remember to keep your arms and legs inside the ride at all times and always keep One Eye Open. Reader Praise "I really enjoyed each story in this collection."--Heather B. "Great book and great characters."--Cher R. " I would recommend this book to everyone."--Christine C.
Strange World Why People Are Getting Weirder
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Author : Mark Romel
language : en
Publisher: Magus Books
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Strange World Why People Are Getting Weirder written by Mark Romel and has been published by Magus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Psychology categories.
This is a very strange world, and getting stranger all the time. Actually, it's not the "world" that's getting stranger, it's people. Their minds are full of the most bizarre ideas. People's beliefs are becoming weirder and weirder by the day. Everyone believes their own propaganda. No one accepts the Truth. Everyone makes up their own truth, based on their own opinions, beliefs, experiences and feelings. It's illiberal - politically incorrect - to tell people they are wrong. It flies in the face of multiculturalism. It seems authoritarian and fascist. It seems to contradict free speech since if you tell people they are wrong, you are implying you want them to stop speaking. And so you do. As Pythagoras said, "Be silent, or say something better than silence." Don't expect any cure. All the indicators are pointing downwards. Things will get a hell of a lot worse. The strangeness has barely begun.
Stranger On A Strange Island
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Author : Grant Buday
language : en
Publisher: New Star Books
Release Date : 2011-05-16
Stranger On A Strange Island written by Grant Buday and has been published by New Star Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Vancouver, $600 a month gets you half a bachelor suite. On Mayne Island, it gets you a three–bedroom house overlooking the waters of Active Pass, with varied wildlife and lush trees as neighbours. With that in mind, Grant Buday trades in the high–powered city life in Vancouver for the small town eccentricities of Mayne Island. The scenery, however impressive, is not the only change. A college English instructor for six years, Buday now finds himself working wherever a hand is needed. Some of his more adventurous jobs included stealing a boat with one of the locals, who in exchange asked Buday for a word of the day; sheep herding on a deer farm with no deer; and his current part–time gig, helping out at the Mayne Island Recycling Depot. Living on Mayne has also presented Buday with endless opportunities for learning, whether it's firewood–picking lessons from his tree–felling Mennonite neighbour Jake, or chainsaw lingo lessons from the local dealer in Sidney. In Stranger on a Strange Island, Buday explores the layered nature of small–town life, the rich history of Mayne Island and the reasons that compelled him to trade in city life for the island life. Stranger On a Strange Island is number 19 in the Transmontanus series.