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The psychology of human delusions with filmmaker Adam McKay

ReThinking

CHAPTER

The Delusion Economy

This chapter explores the impact of delusion on human behavior in modern society, particularly focusing on narcissism and inflated egos fueled by media influence. It examines psychological biases like confirmation and desirability bias, while discussing the consequences of information overload and manipulation in today's world.

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