Useful self-deceptions

The author of the famous podcast Hidden Brain asks an unusual question in this book: If the ability to lie and deceive oneself is a universal human trait, it must logically have some evolutionary advantage for us. But which one? It' s not just about placebos, white lies, or a tendency to believe conspiracy theories. Using the latest scientific research and examples from everyday life, the author shows that the question is not whether we sometimes lie to ourselves and others (yes), but what benefit we or they get from it and whether it is actually a good idea to change it.