{"product_id":"imaginary-realities-the-psychology-of-everyday-delusions-9780197817377","title":"Imaginary Realities: The Psychology of Everyday Delusions","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jeffrey Jensen Arnett\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Developmental - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do people believe the unbelievable? Why do fictional ideas so often inspire real-world action-sometimes joyful, sometimes destructive-while the people inspired by them never recognize that they are fictional? In \u003cem\u003eImaginary Realities\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett explores the psychological and cultural forces that lead people to embrace beliefs that defy logic yet shape lives, societies, and history. From religious and magical thinking to conspiracy theories and superstitions, Arnett reveals how these \"imaginary realities\" help us make sense of a chaotic world and why we adhere to them even when they mislead us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis groundbreaking book examines the psychological roots of irrational beliefs and how they soothe anxiety and foster social cohesion; how they underlie the double-edged sword of moral egoism, which motivates many of our best and worst behavior; the surprising role of imaginary realities in joy, humor, and group celebration; and the looming threats posed by modern myths surrounding AI, ecological collapse, and genetic engineering. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith clarity, insight, and cultural depth, \u003cem\u003eImaginary Realities\u003c\/em\u003e challenges readers to rethink what we believe and why.","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47967437881495,"sku":"9780197817377","price":4429.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780197817377.webp?v=1782914355","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/imaginary-realities-the-psychology-of-everyday-delusions-9780197817377","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}