Globusz Books · Author

Sander van der Linden

2 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

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Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience

Ever notice how slapping a brain scan on a story suddenly makes it sound way smarter? Like, ‘Look! Science!’ But what if those glowing blobs on a screen don’t actually explain why people do dumb or brilliant things? Welcome to the world of neuroscience hype, where fancy images seduce us into thinking we’ve cracked the code on the human mind — only to leave us with more questions than answers.

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Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity

Ever catch yourself sharing a headline that, later, you realized was total nonsense? Yeah, you’re not alone. Misinformation is like a bad cold these days—easy to catch, hard to shake. But what if you could build a mental immune system to dodge those viral lies before they stick?

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