Anatomy of errors. A large book on critical thinking. Nepryakhin N.

Critical thinking is a key skill of the 21st century, which allows you not to drown in the endless ocean of information, to separate the truth from lies, to make decisions balanced and rationally and include logic when necessary. The new book of Nikita Nepryakhin is a fascinating journey through the world of illusions and the labyrinth of the features of thinking, which gives answers to many questions. Why do we believe in all nonsense? Where do people get so many prejudices? What is mystical thinking? What is the difference between science and obscurantism? How to separate the truth from fakes and think flexibly and impartially? How to look into the future with the help of abduction? The author gives readers specific applied tools: understanding of their own and other people's cognitive distortions, the basics of formal and informal logic, theory of argumentation, factory technology, decision -making algorithms and creative thinking. “Anatomy of errors” is similar to the manual to expose the tricks: smart, detailed, and most importantly - understandable. The book describes the most popular myths and errors in the history of mankind: from astrology and homeopathy to psychics and ghosts. “Anatomy of delusions” is the first book on critical thinking, written by the domestic author. In it you will find many real examples and cases, illustrations and research, as well as practical exercises to consolidate the knowledge gained in practice. This book is able to turn your ideas about yourself and the world around you.