False: How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivated Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren't True
An exploration of how mistrust, disinformation, and motivated reasoning lead people to believe things that are not true, based on psychological and social research.
About This Book
This book examines the psychological and social factors that contribute to the spread and acceptance of false beliefs.
It investigates how mistrust, disinformation, and motivated reasoning influence what people come to accept as true.
The work draws on research to explain why individuals and groups may hold onto inaccurate information despite evidence to the contrary.
Readers will gain insight into the mechanisms behind belief formation and the challenges of addressing misinformation in society.
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