{"product_id":"why-we-believe-lies-nyree-m-burt-9798263259693","title":"Why We Believe Lies: Cognitive Dissonance And The Rise of Conspiracy Theories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Believe Lies: Cognitive Dissonance and the Rise of Conspiracy Theories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou're probably wrong about something important right now. And your brain is working overtime to make sure you never find out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognitive dissonance-the psychological discomfort of holding contradictory beliefs-affects everyone from brilliant scientists to ordinary families. It's why smart people make terrible decisions, why facts often backfire when challenging someone's beliefs, and why conspiracy theories spread like wildfire through trusted networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over four decades of observing human behavior, retired teacher and entrepreneur Nyree M. Burt reveals how this \"psychological bully\" shapes our daily lives. From families torn apart by conspiracy beliefs to the algorithms designed to exploit our mental weaknesses, she shows how cognitive dissonance protects us from uncomfortable truths-often at devastating cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical warning signs when cognitive dissonance strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy direct confrontation fails and what works instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to think clearly in an age of competing narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe human cost when false certainties destroy relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools for helping others without arguing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with honesty, humor, and humanity, this book offers essential survival skills for navigating our complex information landscape. Perfect for anyone who's wondered why intelligent people believe ridiculous things-and wants to make sure they're not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes being wrong gracefully matters more than being right.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nyree M. Burt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263259693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d","brand":"Nyree M. Burt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520847692031,"sku":"9798263259693","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_46feb43f-9ff7-4678-940d-830ded96b636.jpg?v=1762887363","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/why-we-believe-lies-nyree-m-burt-9798263259693","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}