The human mind is both brilliant and pathetic. We have mastered fire and have stood on the moon, and yet every one of us is fundamentally ignorant, irrational and prone to making simple mistakes every day. In this groundbreaking book,...

"The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom." -Steven PinkerWe all think we know more than we actually do. Humans have built hugely complex societies and...