Plagues of the Mind: The New Epidemic of False Knowledge

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Exploring the prevalence of misinformation in the age of mass literacy and the Internet, the book draws inspiration from Sir Thomas Browne, a skeptic of the English Renaissance. It delves into various contemporary misconceptions, providing insightful analysis on the reasons behind these errors in thinking. By combining historical perspectives with modern issues, the work seeks to illuminate the challenges of discerning truth in an information-saturated world.