‘Useful Delusions’ Examines How Beliefs Can Be Powerful In Positive And Negative Ways

Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain, by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler

In a new book, former NPR reporter Shankar Vedantam suggests attaining “a deeper psychological understanding of why people believe what they believe,” being empathetic, and considering costs involved.

(Image credit: Norton)

In a new book, former NPR reporter Shankar Vedantam suggests attaining “a deeper psychological understanding of why people believe what they believe,” being empathetic, and considering costs involved.