Kevin Cordle

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reality is being distorted by hidden systems in the brain. But what is most interesting is that reality is being distorted in systematic ways to cause us to reach particular conclusions. In other words, these are not merely errors, they are biases designed to lead us to predetermined goals. When such biases are shared by large numbers of people, they can produce events that change the course of history.
Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain
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