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Author : Amanda Montell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2024-04-09

The Age Of Magical Overthinking written by Amanda Montell and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

From the bestselling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking. Utilizing the linguistic insights of her “witty and brilliant” (Blyth Roberson, author of America the Beautiful?) first book Wordslut and the sociological explorations of her breakout hit Cultish, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet. “Magical thinking” can be broadly defined as the belief that one’s internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency amid chaos, but in The Age of Magical Overthinking, Montell argues that in the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to an eleven. In a series of razor sharp, deeply funny chapters, Montell delves into a cornucopia of the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the “Halo effect” cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger than life celebrities, to how the “Sunk Cost Fallacy” can keep us in detrimental relationships long after we’ve realized they’re not serving us. As she illuminates these concepts with her signature brilliance and wit, Montell’s prevailing message is one of hope, empathy, and ultimately forgiveness for our anxiety-addled human selves. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason, Montell aims to make some sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds, and let a warm breeze in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, or even hear a melody in it.

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language : en
Publisher: Milkyway Media
Release Date : 2024-06-27

Summary Of Amanda Montell S The Age Of Magical Overthinking written by and has been published by Milkyway Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-27 with Psychology categories.

Get the Summary of Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The Age of Magical Overthinking" by Amanda Montell explores the intense and often irrational behaviors of modern fandoms, particularly "stans" who idolize and then turn against celebrities like Taylor Swift. The book delves into the psychological biases that drive these behaviors, such as the halo effect and proportionality bias, and how they manifest in both celebrity worship and conspiracy theories. Montell also examines the rise of New Age mental health influencers who offer simplistic solutions to complex issues, often leading to harmful consequences. The narrative touches on the impact of social media on self-esteem and the zero-sum bias that fuels competition and comparison among women...

The Age Of Magical Overthinking

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Author : Amanda Montell
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2024-04-09

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking. Utilizing the linguistic insights of her “witty and brilliant” (Blyth Roberson, author of America the Beautiful?) first book Wordslut and the sociological explorations of her breakout hit Cultish, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her most personal and electrifying work yet. “Magical thinking” can be broadly defined as the belief that one’s internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency amid chaos, but in The Age of Magical Overthinking, Montell argues that in the modern information age, our brain’s coping mechanisms have been overloaded, and our irrationality turned up to an eleven. In a series of razor sharp, deeply funny chapters, Montell delves into a cornucopia of the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, from how the “Halo effect” cultivates worship (and hatred) of larger than life celebrities, to how the “Sunk Cost Fallacy” can keep us in detrimental relationships long after we’ve realized they’re not serving us. As she illuminates these concepts with her signature brilliance and wit, Montell’s prevailing message is one of hope, empathy, and ultimately forgiveness for our anxiety-addled human selves. If you have all but lost faith in our ability to reason, Montell aims to make some sense of the senseless. To crack open a window in our minds, and let a warm breeze in. To help quiet the cacophony for a while, or even hear a melody in it.

The Age Of Modern Magical Irrationality Overthinking

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Author : Olivia Marcel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-04-20

The Age Of Modern Magical Irrationality Overthinking written by Olivia Marcel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-20 with Psychology categories.

Welcome to the age of modern magical irrationality, where the landscape of thought is shaped by cognitive biases lurking in the depths of our minds. In "The Age of Modern Magical Irrationality Overthinking: Navigating Cognitive Biases in the Age of Modern Magical Irrationality," readers are invited on a captivating journey through the intricate maze of human cognition. This insightful book serves as a compass in the tumultuous sea of information overload, offering practical strategies and profound insights for navigating the treacherous waters of cognitive biases. From the seductive allure of the halo effect to the deceptive grasp of confirmation bias, each chapter illuminates the hidden forces that influence our perceptions and decisions. Drawing from the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, "Navigating Cognitive Biases" equips readers with the tools they need to recognize and overcome the pitfalls of irrational thinking. Through engaging narratives and real-world examples, readers will learn to unravel the complexities of their own minds and reclaim agency in an age dominated by magical thinking. Whether exploring the intersection of science and spirituality or delving into the emotional roots of irrationality, this book offers a holistic approach to understanding the human psyche. With practical advice for fostering rational dialogue in relationships and promoting ethical decision-making in the workplace, "Navigating Cognitive Biases" is a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of the modern world. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. "The Age of Modern Magical Irrationality Overthinking: Navigating Cognitive Biases in the Age of Modern Magical Irrationality" is not just a book-it's a roadmap to reclaiming rationality in an age of uncertainty, and a beacon of hope for those seeking to transcend the limitations of their own minds.

Cultish

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Author : Amanda Montell
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2021-06-15

Cultish written by Amanda Montell and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power. What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we’re looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join—and more importantly, stay in—extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell’s argument is that, on some level, it already has . . . Our culture tends to provide pretty flimsy answers to questions of cult influence, mostly having to do with vague talk of “brainwashing.” But the true answer has nothing to do with freaky mind-control wizardry or Kool-Aid. In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear—and are influenced by—every single day. Through juicy storytelling and cutting original research, Montell exposes the verbal elements that make a wide spectrum of communities “cultish,” revealing how they affect followers of groups as notorious as Heaven’s Gate, but also how they pervade our modern start-ups, Peloton leaderboards, and Instagram feeds. Incisive and darkly funny, this enrapturing take on the curious social science of power and belief will make you hear the fanatical language of “cultish” everywhere.

Wordslut

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Author : Amanda Montell
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2019-05-28

Wordslut written by Amanda Montell and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-28 with Social Science categories.

“I get so jazzed about the future of feminism knowing that Amanda Montell’s brilliance is rising up and about to explode worldwide.”—Jill Soloway A brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us. The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean “a female canine,” bitch didn’t refer to women at all—it originated as a gender-neutral word for “genitalia.” A perfectly innocuous word devolving into an insult directed at females is the case for tons more terms, including hussy, which simply meant “housewife”; and slut, which meant “an untidy person” and was also used to describe men. These are just a few of history’s many English slurs hurled at women. Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women speak with vocal fry or use like as filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others don’t? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place? Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions—and how we can use the answers to affect real social change. Montell’s irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but downright hilarious and profound. Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness.

The Year Of Magical Thinking

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Author : Joan Didion
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2007-02-13

The Year Of Magical Thinking written by Joan Didion and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-02-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • From one of America’s iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion that explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage—and a life, in good times and bad—that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child. Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill with what seemed at first flu, then pneumonia, then complete septic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later—the night before New Year’s Eve—the Dunnes were just sitting down to dinner after visiting the hospital when John Gregory Dunne suffered a massive and fatal coronary. In a second, this close, symbiotic partnership of forty years was over. Four weeks later, their daughter pulled through. Two months after that, arriving at LAX, she collapsed and underwent six hours of brain surgery at UCLA Medical Center to relieve a massive hematoma. This powerful book is Didion’ s attempt to make sense of the “weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness ... about marriage and children and memory ... about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself.

The Book Of Fate

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Author : Brad Meltzer
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-12-11

The Book Of Fate written by Brad Meltzer and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-11 with Fiction categories.

'In six minutes, one of us would be dead. None of us knew it was coming . . .' So says Wes Holloway, a once cocky and ambitious presidential aide, about the day that changed his life forever. On that Fourth of July, Wes put the chief executive’s oldest friend into the presidential limousine. By the time the trip came to an end minutes later, Wes was permanently disfigured, and Ron Boyle was dead, the victim of a crazed assassin. Eight years later, Boyle is spotted, alive and well, in Malaysia. In that moment, Wes has the chance to undo the worst day of his life. Trying to figure out what really happened takes Wes back to a decade-old presidential crossword puzzle, mysterious facts buried in Masonic history, and a code invented by Thomas Jefferson two hundred years ago. But what Wes doesn’t realise is that The Book of Fate holds everyone’s secrets. Especially the ones worth dying for . . .

The Book Of Jezebel

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Author : Anna Holmes
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-10-22

The Book Of Jezebel written by Anna Holmes and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Social Science categories.

From Jezebel.com, the popular website for women, comes a must-read encyclopedic guide to pop culture, feminism, fashion, sex, and much more. Within months of Jezebel's May 2007 appearance on the new media scene, fans of the blog began referring to themselves as "Jezzies" in comment threads and organizing reader meet-ups in cities all over the world. By 2008, the devotion of the self-appointed Jezzies reached such a fever pitch that the New York Times ran a feature story about them and parody blogs and copycat websites began popping up right and left. With contributions from the writers and creatives who give the site its distinctive tone and broad influence, The Book of Jezebel is an encyclopedia of everything important to the modern woman. Running the gamut from Abzug, Bella and Baby-sitters Club, The to Xena, Yogurt, and Zits, and filled with entertaining sidebars and arresting images, this is a must-read for the modern woman.

Knights Of The Borrowed Dark

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Author : Dave Rudden
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2016-08-16

Knights Of The Borrowed Dark written by Dave Rudden and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-16 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

This imaginative new fantasy will charm fans of the Ranger’s Apprentice and Rick Riordan. Denizen Hardwick is an orphan, and his life is, well, normal. Sure, in storybooks orphans are rescued from drudgery when they discover they are a wizard or a warrior or a prophesized king. But this is real life—orphans are just kids without parents. At least that’s what Denizen thought. . . . On a particularly dark night, the gates of Crosscaper Orphanage open to a car that almost growls with power. The car and the man in it retrieve Denizen with the promise of introducing him to a long-lost aunt. But on the ride into the city, they are attacked. Denizen soon learns that monsters can grow out of the shadows. And there is an ancient order of knights who keep them at bay. Denizen has a unique connection to these knights, but everything they tell him feels like a half-truth. If Denizen joins the order, is he fulfilling his destiny, or turning his back on everything his family did to keep him alive?

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