Fads, Fakes, and Frauds: Exploding Myths in Culture, Science and Psychology

This book is a collection of skeptical social essays in which the author reveals that much of our popular beliefs, psychology and science are defective, because, although we live in the 21st century, our approach to them is deeply rooted in our culture, and biased by history and evolution. These essays help the reader take a step sideways, think independently, and not fall victim to fads, fakes, and frauds.

Anyone who values a deeper understanding of contemporary social reality and the chan...