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Annals of gullibility
Why We Get Duped and How to Avoid It
Book • 2008
This groundbreaking work by developmental psychologist Stephen Greenspan explores the vast realm of gullibility, from historical examples like the Pied Piper and the Trojan Horse to modern-day scams in politics, finance, and relationships.
The book details how gullibility plays out in different spheres of life, including religion, science, and medicine, and provides four broad reasons why people become gullible.
Greenspan also offers practical tips on how to become less gullible, emphasizing the importance of avoiding impulsive choices and disengaging from coercive situations.
The book is unique in its focus on the victims of deception rather than the deceivers themselves.
The book details how gullibility plays out in different spheres of life, including religion, science, and medicine, and provides four broad reasons why people become gullible.
Greenspan also offers practical tips on how to become less gullible, emphasizing the importance of avoiding impulsive choices and disengaging from coercive situations.
The book is unique in its focus on the victims of deception rather than the deceivers themselves.
