{"title":"Cailin O'Connor","description":"\u003cp\u003eCailin O'Connor is a distinguished author and scholar whose work seamlessly bridges the worlds of philosophy and psychology. With her profound insights into human thought, belief systems, and social dynamics, O'Connor captures the complexities of contemporary issues in a manner that is both accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Misinformation Age\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with James Owen Weatherall, delves deep into the mechanics of how false beliefs can proliferate and shape societies. This book offers readers a crucial exploration of how misinformation spreads and impacts public understanding, making it an essential read in our digital era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eO'Connor's writing is not only academically rigorous but also engaging, making her books a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of knowledge, communication, and societal influence. Her works are an excellent choice for readers passionate about understanding the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-misinformation-age-by-cailin-oconnor-9780300251852","title":"The Misinformation Age","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe social dynamics of “alternative facts”: why what you believe depends on who you know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Empowering and thoroughly researched, this book offers useful contemporary analysis and possible solutions to one of the greatest threats to democracy.”\u003c\/strong\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditors’ choice, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e   •  Recommended reading, \u003ci\u003eScientific American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy should we care about having true beliefs? And why do demonstrably false beliefs persist and spread despite bad, even fatal, consequences for the people who hold them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilosophers of science Cailin O’Connor and James Weatherall argue that social factors, rather than individual psychology, are what’s essential to understanding the spread and persistence of false beliefs. It might seem that there’s an obvious reason that true beliefs matter: false beliefs will hurt you. But if that’s right, then why is it (apparently) irrelevant to many people whether they believe true things or not?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Misinformation Age\u003c\/i\u003e, written for a political era riven by “fake news,” “alternative facts,” and disputes over the validity of everything from climate change to the size of inauguration crowds, shows convincingly that what you believe depends on who you know. If social forces explain the persistence of false belief, we must understand how those forces work in order to fight misinformation effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000800329964,"sku":"9780300251852","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24516263482294.jpg?v=1763305699"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/cailin-oconnor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}